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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the development of an idea into a marketable product
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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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as in growth
the process of becoming mature
a tulip's development from a bulb into a flower
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The company, founded in 1999, also operates Zappos Unboxed at Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road.
Reach growth and development reporter Matthew Glowicki at mglowicki@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4000.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Conversation can play a huge role in the development of a young child.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Quartz’s Britney Nguyen has all the buzz on the developments.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024
Esha Chhabra has been a writer and journalist focused on development, the environment, and business for over a decade.
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—Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Conversation can play a huge role in the development of a young child.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Quartz’s Britney Nguyen has all the buzz on the developments.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024
Esha Chhabra has been a writer and journalist focused on development, the environment, and business for over a decade.
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—Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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Experts say the rapid evolution of AI and a lack of regulation is cause for concern.Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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To him, bringing that artifice into focus illuminates how the evolution of belief systems across history have come to obfuscate an ancient truth: that beneath it all, the one true religion is control.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes ongoing legal proceedings, including cases related to trademark infringement and alleged misrepresentation, with outcomes currently uncertain.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Participate in something that adds to your enthusiasm or points you in a direction that offers growth, higher qualifications and connections to people who can help you with your journey.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Import Price Index will highlight changes in the cost of goods imported into the U.S., while retail sales data will offer a look into consumer spending patterns, a key driver of economic growth.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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While overall inflation has basically returned to normal, the progress cannot undo a leap in prices that dates back to the pandemic.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inspired, Lee joined Chisholm’s presidential campaign in 1972 – and since that serendipitous moment, Lee has logged over 30 years of experience as a public legislator, bringing valuable insights into the progress made for women of color over the decades.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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The results suggest that Vega and Iwanaga’s messages of preserving the character of Morgan Hill resonated with voters.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris supporters react to results on Election Night at Howard University.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Image: Disney If nothing else, the change points to a maturation of Disney Plus, which started out with a relatively scant library that has steadily grown to the point that finding new episodes of Agatha All Along or Bob’s Burgers can actually be difficult.Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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The latest release, however, is a trio of whiskies that were finished in port barrels, another key element in the distillery’s maturation process.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
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The growth of the yachting industry in Dubai owes much to the expansion of state-of-the-art marinas and second-to-none yacht crew and refit facilities.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The monthly reading from purchasing and supply executives was the highest since July 2022 and showed expansion for the 50 th time in 53 months.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
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The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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