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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
Berry emphasized that the team might entertain trade offers if the right opportunity arises, but for now, the focus is on developing this talent group together and see what happens.
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Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Approximately 80% of humans develop dermatitis upon exposure, the University of Chicago said.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Understanding the physics allowed scientists to develop algorithms that use TEMPO’s data to infer the smoke plume's altitude and map its 3D movement in nearly real time.
—Jun Wang, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Approximately 80% of humans develop dermatitis upon exposure, the University of Chicago said.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Understanding the physics allowed scientists to develop algorithms that use TEMPO’s data to infer the smoke plume's altitude and map its 3D movement in nearly real time.
—Jun Wang, Space.com, 9 Aug. 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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Get Property Play directly to your inbox CNBC's Property Play with Diana Olick covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, delivered weekly to your inbox.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Booth hasn’t had much regular-season success since he was acquired via trade last August.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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New signing Rafael Santos, a left back the Rapids acquired from Orlando City late this week, made the bench but did not debut.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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Here’s what else to know about the growing force on the ground in Washington.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The big picture The late-camp adjustments reflect a growing sense of urgency as the Tigers prepare for game week.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Currently, Ryan is expanding his expertise by working toward becoming a licensed nutritionist, adding a well-rounded dimension to his fitness programs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Group’s resources explain how to lawfully implement employee resource or affinity groups, expand applicant recruiting pools, and collect workforce data to analyze barriers to equal opportunity.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the tournament’s 11 days (most teams stay longer, arriving roughly one week before the first game), those early mornings and methodical schedules naturally help forge meaningful relationships.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Then Raja took a closer look at the proof of delivery paperwork and realized the papers were forged, according to charging documents.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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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At the same time, though, the impact across the industry may take time to unfold.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shapiro, who has cultivated a reputation as a centrist, has an uneven record as well.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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Varieties such as satsumas and clementines are cultivated in similar climates, but differ in sweetness, seed content and juiciness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
22 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 28 Aug. 2025.
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