as in develops
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refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election
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Gestational Hypertension Gestational hypertension usually develops later in pregnancy and happens when blood pressure gets to 1490/90 mmHg, which is considered high.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
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This develops essential interpersonal skills, such as communicating with different people and working collaboratively as part of a team.—
Elisa Cinelli,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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When one soul speaks its truth, the frequency of truth expands through the collective.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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