developer
noun
de·vel·op·er
di-ˈve-lə-pər 
dē-
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the developer of software that is used the world over
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With a new mayor committed to truly affordable housing and more open space, now is the time to stop private developers seeking to use public land to build luxury housing while devastating nearby parks.
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Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
After an investigation that lasted months, fuelled by eight whistle-blowers on his own staff, the legislators concluded that Paxton had taken bribes from a real-estate developer, improperly fired aides who reported his conduct, and obstructed justice.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In a statement, the city said is in touch with the developer, who will be responsible for construction and repairs.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The developer, real estate giant Evergrande, went bankrupt in 2024.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
After an investigation that lasted months, fuelled by eight whistle-blowers on his own staff, the legislators concluded that Paxton had taken bribes from a real-estate developer, improperly fired aides who reported his conduct, and obstructed justice.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In a statement, the city said is in touch with the developer, who will be responsible for construction and repairs.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The developer, real estate giant Evergrande, went bankrupt in 2024.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
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developer
noun
de·vel·op·er
di-ˈvel-ə-pər
: one that develops: as
a
: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials
b
: a person who develops real estate
especially
: one who divides land and builds and sells houses on it
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