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Recent Examples of developmental Could the Panthers try to go the cheaper, developmental route with a high draft pick at center? Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025 The Turning previously received developmental support from Discovering Broadway, Turnkey Theatrical, Manhattan School of Music, The Johnny Mercer Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Children, in particular, could be at risk for some of the negative cognitive and developmental impacts of using AI chatbots too soon. Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025 This is troubling to experts like Niobe Way, PhD, a professor of developmental psychology at New York University who has conducted research on the social-emotional development of adolescents for almost 40 years. Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for developmental
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Adjective
  • With her King Kylie persona, Jenner showed off more rebellious, edgy and experimental looks, including blue hair.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, the mill offers experimental coatings and creative color treatments, resulting in bold and expressive takes on denim.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Looming over Grijalva’s swearing-in is her support for a measure that would require a vote to release the Epstein investigative files.
    Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Snow plays investigative journalist Mandy Matney, the creator and host of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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