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as in evolving
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent
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as in acquiring
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in growing
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanding
to express more fully and in greater detail
marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign
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as in forging
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy
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Recent Examples of developing
Jamal Musiala spent much of his childhood in England, developing his game in Chelsea’s youth academy and playing for England’s youth teams with his close friend Jude Bellingham.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Despite being at the center of this season’s developing drama, rookie deckhand Luke is a bit of a cypher.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
The program, which has secured more than $1 million in grant funding, is now developing a blueprint for replication by other districts.
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Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Carver is credited with developing more than 300 products from peanuts and 118 from sweet potatoes to help Southern farmers diversify crops and escape cotton dependency that had damaged soil (and lives) over decades of monocropping.
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Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The project is supported by City of Hobbies, a group of organizations supporting youth fellows in Charlotte who conduct research on the impact of hobbies and hobby-developing spaces.
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Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The company has already sunk $22 million into developing localized manufacturing in the nation with the goal of creating a fully vertical production chain in Uzbekistan.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In addition to its telecommunications capabilities, the company is also developing a commercial position, navigation, and timing service as an alternative to GPS.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
From defining an impact thesis to developing an investment process, the roadmap outlines five concise steps for integrating aging considerations into long-term investment strategies.
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The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Despite being at the center of this season’s developing drama, rookie deckhand Luke is a bit of a cypher.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
The program, which has secured more than $1 million in grant funding, is now developing a blueprint for replication by other districts.
—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Carver is credited with developing more than 300 products from peanuts and 118 from sweet potatoes to help Southern farmers diversify crops and escape cotton dependency that had damaged soil (and lives) over decades of monocropping.
—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The project is supported by City of Hobbies, a group of organizations supporting youth fellows in Charlotte who conduct research on the impact of hobbies and hobby-developing spaces.
—
Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The company has already sunk $22 million into developing localized manufacturing in the nation with the goal of creating a fully vertical production chain in Uzbekistan.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In addition to its telecommunications capabilities, the company is also developing a commercial position, navigation, and timing service as an alternative to GPS.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
From defining an impact thesis to developing an investment process, the roadmap outlines five concise steps for integrating aging considerations into long-term investment strategies.
—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Driven by a growing panic over fast-evolving Chinese tech competitors, the old-world rivals are abandoning the tradition of corporate secrecy.
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Asia’s defense expansion reflects a structural shift in global security and industrial capacity, shaped by geopolitics, technology, and evolving alliances.
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The new rate does not cover the cost of acquiring or performing treatment in most cases.
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The Heat are also considered viable after acquiring Giannis, while a Cavaliers return for a farewell tour faces skepticism regarding a minimum deal.
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The group, already one of the largest White supremacist organizations in the country, is quickly growing its membership, at a time when hate crimes are on the rise.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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As American wine continues to evolve, the story is less about competing with Europe than about forging a distinctly American identity.
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The new operation strengthens critical capacities within ATI’s forging flow path, helping customers address persistent aerospace supply chain constraints.
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America250 is behind the ball drops unfolding in many cities, including New York, and will host a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.
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Leaders recognize the value of cultivating resilience from the inside, but building that culture isn’t a one-time initiative.
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Hydrangea expert Mal Condon has been cultivating and studying hydrangeas for over 50 years.
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With a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney also progressing well, their summer business is ramping up.
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Johnson used eye-tracking technology to speak about how the fast-progressing disease has stolen his physical strength, even as his mind remains sharp.
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