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as in to evolve
to gradually become clearer or more detailed as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent
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as in to acquire
to come to have gradually the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in to grow
to become mature the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in to expand
to express more fully and in greater detail marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign
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as in to forge
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy
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Recent Examples of develop But these methods, developed years ago, sometimes missed a whole bunch of post-starbursts, meaning our picture was incomplete. —
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Turion develops space sensing technology, and GITAI USA had its start as an in-space robotics company. —Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026 Some develop severe discoloration. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 It has been painstakingly developed in a private workshop in Bedale, North Yorkshire. —New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for develop
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Turion develops space sensing technology, and GITAI USA had its start as an in-space robotics company. —Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026 Some develop severe discoloration. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 It has been painstakingly developed in a private workshop in Bedale, North Yorkshire. —New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for develop
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Artificial Intelligence has evolved from a theoretical concept to a prevailing element of daily life.— Kemba Walden, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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The findings challenge received wisdom about the role of soft-bodied organisms in marine ecosystems and hint at how large body size and intelligence evolved in the denizens of the ocean realm.— Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.— Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Her unwavering support for the band through covers and generous sound bytes is one of the key reasons why Failure was able to grow its audience in absentia.— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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The debate is playing out in Wyoming, a state where many data centers have popped up, including new plans for Microsoft to purchase 3,200 acres of land to expand its data center footprint.— Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
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The costars forged a close kinship.— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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Paredes punched it to right-center field, scoring both runners and forging a 4-4 tie.— Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, David Rockwell’s set, an elegant Art Deco dining and drawing room where much of the action unfolds, provides a stylish backdrop to the proceedings, while the chandelier that soars over the stage also serves as a sight gag that ends the show on a slyly subversive note.— Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Among the victims were two boys, ages 12 and 14, whose deaths have rattled their community in Northeast Washington and prompted broader fears about an uptick in gun violence that typically unfolds in warmer weather.— Marissa J. Lang, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Baby boomers—who currently occupy a significant share of managerial and executive roles—built their careers inside a workplace culture defined by formality, hierarchy, and personal relationships cultivated face-to-face.— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Part of that is cultivating an environment for kids to be part of something bigger than themselves.— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Injury updates The laceration on reliever Ethan Roberts’ right middle finger continues to progress in the right direction.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, these hyperactive behaviors became even more intense as the study progressed, showing a lasting shift in how the fish navigated their environment.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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