as in evolved
being far along in development
a highly developed society with a rigid class system
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as in progressed
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 acquired
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in grew
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanded
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 forged
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 developed
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Chourio will face developed hitters with High-A Quad Cities.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry in the 1950s, while the University of Minnesota released the Honeycrisp apple in the 1990s.
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Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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South Africa, the most developed economy in Africa, is in the midst of a crackdown on immigration and has in the last two years deported more than 100,000 people who were living in the country illegally, according to the Home Affairs Ministry.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Chourio will face developed hitters with High-A Quad Cities.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The cell, called SpudCell, was developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota, according to the scientific paper made public on Thursday, July 2.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry in the 1950s, while the University of Minnesota released the Honeycrisp apple in the 1990s.
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Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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This evolved mission mandates more than technology alone.
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The leader and protector of his kingdom, his character embodies this Fire sign in its most evolved form.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
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The Florida Panthers acquired goalie Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights, general manager Bill Zito announced late Monday night.
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In May 2026 Everlane was acquired by ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein, the antithesis of everything the brand stood for.
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Instead, her popularity grew steadily before exploding during her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals as a wild card last spring.
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More than 120 campers and rafters were evacuated from a stretch of the Colorado River over the weekend of June 27 as one of more than a dozen large wildfires grew rapidly in the West.
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Under his leadership, SMUD expanded workforce training programs, and joined the state’s Energy Imbalance Market, a wholesale energy-trading market that allows SMUD to buy low-cost renewable energy in real time, and sell excess energy to generate additional revenue.
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According to the agency, the Dodd-Frank Act, a 2010 law passed in the wake of the housing crash to tighten financial oversight, expanded its authority by giving it control over swaps, a type of derivative contract.
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The two previously forged a bond while spending time together in London during the pandemic in 2020.
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So Continental Army leadership forged ahead on the last, short, dark day of 1775.
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The same research reported that more than 80% of respondents felt AI improved productivity, while 59% reported a positive influence on code quality.
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In 1785, the Pennsylvania General Assembly commissioned an improved road over Forbes, which was built for military speed, to accommodate wagons and horse travel.
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While this was one of the most popular series of the late ‘90s/early aughts, each week’s storyline unfolded in a bloodbath of intense violence.
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His father, Brady Kiser, said that he was momentarily distracted when the incident unfolded and that Emilie was away at the time.
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