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The show is in development and doesn’t yet have a buyer.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Many people don’t realize how long a film can be in development — KPop Demon Hunters was seven years from pitch to screen.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The pause in development would give county leaders time to gather scientific data and coordinate with water providers across the region.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
The family business, with 10 locations in four states and two dozen more in development, often features live camels at its grand openings.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Many people don’t realize how long a film can be in development — KPop Demon Hunters was seven years from pitch to screen.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The pause in development would give county leaders time to gather scientific data and coordinate with water providers across the region.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
The family business, with 10 locations in four states and two dozen more in development, often features live camels at its grand openings.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in development
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“In development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20development. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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