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as in evolutions
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the development of an idea into a marketable product
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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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Recent Examples of developments
Asimwe Kabunga, chairman of both mining companies, said energy reliability has become increasingly important for remote developments.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Here are the most significant developments since the tragedy occurred.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Mathewson noted that merely keeping abreast of the latest developments is no substitute for working with them directly.
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Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
People were also finally ready again for beer that was different from the usual lagers, thanks to at least two developments.
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Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Other issues that will likely receive attention are the construction of buildings — from low-income housing to luxury developments — with cheap materials and without proper permits.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The developments mark the latest in a series of back-and-forth strikes centered around the strait, casting uncertainty over the US-Iran agreement signed earlier this month which stipulates the gradual restoration of normal marine traffic.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Advertisement Since the 2025 war, broader regional developments have deepened the estrangement.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Hard work, discipline and consistency can strengthen your reputation, even when the most important developments are happening in the background.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Here are the most significant developments since the tragedy occurred.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Mathewson noted that merely keeping abreast of the latest developments is no substitute for working with them directly.
—
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
People were also finally ready again for beer that was different from the usual lagers, thanks to at least two developments.
—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Other issues that will likely receive attention are the construction of buildings — from low-income housing to luxury developments — with cheap materials and without proper permits.
—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The developments mark the latest in a series of back-and-forth strikes centered around the strait, casting uncertainty over the US-Iran agreement signed earlier this month which stipulates the gradual restoration of normal marine traffic.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Advertisement Since the 2025 war, broader regional developments have deepened the estrangement.
—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Hard work, discipline and consistency can strengthen your reputation, even when the most important developments are happening in the background.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities.
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.
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As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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As the six-episode mini-series progresses, however, Niall reveals himself to be the real agent of chaos in this dark tale of men in crisis.
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Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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As her business has expanded, her products are now available at Terrain, Joan’s on Third and the MoMA Design Store in addition to her website.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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