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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But Ukraine never developed a defense against ballistic missiles.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
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Connecticut has been known for its tightknit and long-lasting hardcore scene, which began in the 1980s and had developed a solid core community by the early ‘90s.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The flagship Semafor World Economy, anchored in Washington DC, is the largest annual gathering of top global CEOs in North America, and Semafor’s convening on emerging economies, The Next Three Billion, is held annually at UNGA and expanded this year to South Africa, East Africa, and UAE.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Players, as part of the application process, had the option of sending in videos to supplement their packets.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In addition, standby buses will be staged downtown and near NRG Stadium to supplement or replace rail service during busy periods or service disruptions, helping ease congestion and reduce parking pressure.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Feb. 2026
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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 10 Mar. 2026.
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