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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
In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are relying heavily on American technology to develop AI.
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
This is because the substances in milk that cause a milk allergy to develop are proteins, including whey or casein.1
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—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2025
Zilber Property Group developed the Caledonia facility in collaboration with Saputo and other local partners.
Saputo, one of the world's largest dairy processors, closed its Lancaster plant in 2024, resulting in job losses.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
One of Arizona’s largest private landowners has plans to develop the state’s largest data center project, a development estimated to cost $33 billion.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
This is because the substances in milk that cause a milk allergy to develop are proteins, including whey or casein.1
2.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2025
Zilber Property Group developed the Caledonia facility in collaboration with Saputo and other local partners.
Saputo, one of the world's largest dairy processors, closed its Lancaster plant in 2024, resulting in job losses.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
One of Arizona’s largest private landowners has plans to develop the state’s largest data center project, a development estimated to cost $33 billion.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
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Even as beauty standards and workplace culture have evolved over time, some negative attitudes persist.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaway This vulnerability highlights how phishing tactics are evolving alongside AI.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In May 2025, The Vitamin Shoppe was acquired by Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The thermal and acoustical insulation products company has been acquired by Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based manufacturer and supplier of building envelope products and solutions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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To trace their growing influence on Trump, consider Nvidia’s H20 chip.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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Over the second quarter, B2B revenues grew 12.2 percent to total 262.4 million euros.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Apple Cinemas has expanded its partnership with Imax by signing a deal for five premium screens with laser projection.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the near term, Baxter said the brand will expand its lightweight and cooling platforms to increase penetration in southern climates.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Alexia has done it the right way, by putting in her time, forging bonds with all the women, and bringing more storylines than a decade’s worth of telenovelas.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Holt also embraced telemedicine and other technological tools to improve patient experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, forging a path for bettering patient care in the digital age.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bigger Inner Screen With Almost No Crease The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a 6.9-inch display when unfolded, which has slimmer bezels to reach the bigger screen size.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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One of the biggest diplomatic events of Donald Trump’s second term will unfold in Alaska as the president meets with his Russian counterpart in a bid to end the war in Ukraine.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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This involves maintaining constant vigilance, cultivating mental resilience and being open to redefining your professional identity.—
Philip Samson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tuesday nights at the facility became a ritual for them, the three-time Super Bowl champion sharing war stories with student coaches and sleeping on an air mattress not all that far from Stretch’s closet; precisely when and where Stretch began cultivating and collecting stories all his own.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the American began to lose her serve as the set progressed.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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There’s been more and more to like out of 2025’s Mr. Irrelevant as the summer has progressed.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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