as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election
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The fight to defend our creative industries has been joined by scores of UK businesses, including those who use and develop AI.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025 -
As a result, when Sudan declared independence the area remained poorly developed and had few schools.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Depending on the concentration, it can be used regularly to supplement oral health hygiene practices. — EDMUND KHOO, DDS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD Summary Gargling with 3% hydrogen peroxide is safe if it is diluted with water.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Thompson is supplementing her insurance coverage with a Medjet membership, which would take her back to her home hospital once she's stabilized.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Dilate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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