as in develops
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 press statement also highlighted the work by Mayo Clinic Platform, which develops new digital tools using artificial intelligence and patient records.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026 -
The robots look similar to food delivery robots or surveillance robots — which Daxbot also develops.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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This year, the event expands to Denton for the first time, with an immersive exhibition of artworks projected across the outdoor spaces of Quakertown Park.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Dilates (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilates%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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