underdeveloped

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Recent Examples of underdeveloped Kissing bugs can be found in underdeveloped areas such as foothills and mountain regions. Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Why does almost every punch line feel overworked and underdeveloped? Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026 Along with epilepsy, Benjamin also has cerebral palsy, cortical visual impairment and severe vision impairment caused by underdeveloped optic nerves and malformations in the visual centers of his brain. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 Across all categories, Reconomy found that while circularity is technically possible, the process is impeded by challenges in sorting, aggregation, data visibility and underdeveloped end markets. Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for underdeveloped
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Adjective
  • An undeveloped parcel of land in northern Olathe could later be a spot for new townhomes after the city council went against the planning commission’s stance on how the land should be used.
    Kendrick Calfee June 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • Grayoaks remains Maybeck’s first residence in Ross; the home was built when the small town was transitioning from undeveloped woodland to an exclusive country enclave.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Michal Strahilevitz, a professor of marketing at Saint Mary's College of California who studies business ethics, thinks the whole compensation framework is backward.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Sustained excellence rests on timely, decision‑relevant data that enables early action, not backward reporting, and clear ownership from strategy through execution, ensuring accountability sits with impact.
    Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

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“Underdeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdeveloped. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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