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Recent Examples of undeveloped
Chantilly’s beginnings The neighborhood was first conceived on paper in the 1920’s but remained largely undeveloped until after the second World War, according to Charlotte historian, Tom Hanchett.
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Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
As part of the PUD rezoning, about 59 acres within the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern would remain undeveloped in perpetuity.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
In temperatures above 90°F, peppers, squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers drop off their flowers and even undeveloped fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Nearly a week later, the Boston transplant was found dead in an undeveloped lot in Leimert Park.
Short, who would later be known as the Black Dahlia, was found mutilated, with her body completely drained of blood.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
As part of the PUD rezoning, about 59 acres within the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern would remain undeveloped in perpetuity.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
In temperatures above 90°F, peppers, squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers drop off their flowers and even undeveloped fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Nearly a week later, the Boston transplant was found dead in an undeveloped lot in Leimert Park.
Short, who would later be known as the Black Dahlia, was found mutilated, with her body completely drained of blood.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeveloped
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Exciting additions in the premiere go underdeveloped.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 June 2025
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Due to the underdeveloped state of HRS (Hydrogen Refueling Station) infrastructure, SCAGE has a tremendous opportunity as a first mover.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
30 July 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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Seasonal cleanouts and smart tricks like turning hangers backward help keep your wardrobe manageable and intentional.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Despite the introduction of the Switch 2 and the Switch 2's broad backward compatibility with the original Switch's game library, Nintendo is still keeping the original Switch around as an entry-level console.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Soar above the dramatic, still-active La Soufrière volcano on a helicopter tour over Montserrat’s untamed beauty.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
31 July 2025
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Here's what to know about tall grass, weeds and untamed gardens in Milwaukee neighborhoods.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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This nonprofit was started in 2001 by a group of volunteers who wanted to clean up palace grounds in Seoul that were at the time abandoned and overgrown.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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The canines appear in photos with overgrown hair, walking around in dirt and presumably feces, sitting in large groups, and having their fur trimmed for what seems to be the first time in months.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 June 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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Say yes to spontaneous invitations, especially around the time that Mercury stations direct on the 11th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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One way people showed their enthusiasm was through spontaneous footwork.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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The movie's wild success even knocked the popular A Minecraft Movie out of its top spot — and made history as the first horror in 35 years to receive an A from CinemaScore, a company that polls opening-night audiences.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Friday’s episode of Dexter: Resurrection pushes the Dexter/Mia narrative even further, with Mia suggesting something wild: a ménage-à-trois.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeveloped. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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