as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election
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Legend has instantly come across as a star, and the pair’s crowd connection has developed quicker than anyone could have imagined.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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But, as magnesium deficiency progresses, more serious symptoms may develop, including numbness, tingling, muscle contractions, cramps, seizures, personality changes, abnormal heart rhythms, and even coronary spasms, according to research.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Three new mines opened — including Northern White Sand, the one next to Harmon’s house, and another bordering a state park — and three mines significantly expanded.Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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What's at stake: If passed, this amendment would make voting more accessible by expanding the use of mail-in ballots.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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By the coast of Bangladesh, impoverished farmers turn to fishing to supplement inconsistent harvests and face capture by ransom-seeking pirates.Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Despite supplementing its dues with philanthropy and licensing deals, the organization is losing money, projecting operating losses of $5.6 million this year, so the price hikes hope to alleviate some of that financial shortfall.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Dilate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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