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as in underdeveloped
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as in uncultivated
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Recent Examples of undeveloped
The agency’s Gateway East district, which covers a mostly undeveloped area south of the Boise Airport, makes up the lion’s share of CCDC’s portion at about $72,000.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
Photo : Jim Simmons The original pool and diving board anchor the yard, set against an undeveloped hillside.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
The two-hour session was attended by more than 50 community participants, and much of the discussion centered on how an LVT could be used to counter the city’s pernicious problem of vacant and undeveloped properties.
—Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
While the entire National Seashore is known for its pristine, undeveloped beaches, Shackleford Banks is famous because of its only residents, the Shackleford Horses, a herd of wild Spanish horses that roam freely on the island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
Photo : Jim Simmons The original pool and diving board anchor the yard, set against an undeveloped hillside.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
The two-hour session was attended by more than 50 community participants, and much of the discussion centered on how an LVT could be used to counter the city’s pernicious problem of vacant and undeveloped properties.
—Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
While the entire National Seashore is known for its pristine, undeveloped beaches, Shackleford Banks is famous because of its only residents, the Shackleford Horses, a herd of wild Spanish horses that roam freely on the island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeveloped
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These bottlenecks are not down to a lack of ambition but rather structural weaknesses, including lack of regulatory certainty, underdeveloped infrastructure, and crucially a lack of offtake agreements to guarantee long-term market demand.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The operatic action and intriguing exposition is there, but this solid third installment winds up a good but not great effort, owing to a convoluted last act and underdeveloped supporting characters.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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After bushwhacking through uncultivated wilderness, the ground team found the woman, the Coast Guard said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2024
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Heathcliff Heaths are areas of open, uncultivated land.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
22 July 2024
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Conditions once deemed untreatable—complex fractures, spinal tumors, and deformities like scoliosis (sideways curvature), kyphosis (forward curvature), or excessive lordosis (backward curvature)—are now manageable, even life-saving.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Audemars Piguet’s game-changing perpetual calendar, launched in February, revolutionized the user experience with calendar functions that can all be adjusted (backward and forward) via one crown, eliminating the infamous headache that accompanies setting this kind of complication.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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After a childhood spent dreaming of the open range, one writer makes good with an untamed ride across Idaho.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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From elephant seals and seabirds to migrating whales and resident orcas, these destinations offer front-row access to the Golden State’s raw, untamed nature up close.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Trim plants and remove dead leaves, flowers, and overgrown plants to prevent fast growers and plant debris from overwhelming the pond.—
Kelly Roberson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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With summer just weeks away, a touch-up isn’t necessary with most celebrities purposely toning dark, overgrown roots.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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In addition, plants that aren’t thoughtfully selected can get too big for the space, making your front door look messy and untended.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Photo: Jeremy Liebman The living room, filled with furnishings designed by friends, including the late Zaha Hadid, overlooks an untended back garden and a large-scale dinosaur-skeleton sculpture of Schachter’s own making.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
6 May 2025
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The digital nomad trend is growing and maturing Gen Z’s approach to location independence is less spontaneous and more strategic.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In a completely spontaneous decision, Flom sat down and got one of his ears pierced with a sparkling stud, and Haven’s reaction was priceless.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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Top Gun: Maverick had a 96% critic score and a wild 99% audience score, one of the best for a blockbuster in a decade, at least.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Alana even obliged to share the story of her wildest worst date — a saga that manages to incorporate those key themes of maintaining a strong sense of humor, and knowing when to cut and run.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeveloped. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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