nondevelopments

noun

plural of nondevelopment
as in regressions

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  1. regressions
  2. reversions
  3. relapses
Noun
  • Teams should decide in advance which regressions are serious enough to block a change.
    — Hiren Dhaduk, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That desire has fueled the growth of the group's WhatsApp chat, where more than 100 fathers swap advice on everything from sleep regressions and picky eaters to potty training and weekend activities.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Definition of regressions
Noun
  • Referred to as reversions, these should also be removed promptly.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Watch for and prune out any reversions, which are individual shoots lacking variegation.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of reversions
Noun
  • Researchers are now gathering enough data to explore using these medications earlier in treatment to help prevent relapses.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Days before, Barclays cut its forecast for the drug's peak sales after detailed results from two late-stage trials showed the drug had reduced relapses in MS patients by less than analysts expected.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of relapses
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