as in undeveloped
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Recent Examples of underdeveloped
In 22 underdeveloped countries, Food for Peace provided partial wage payments for over 700,000 workers engaged in land clearance, irrigation, reforestation, and the construction of roads, schools, hospitals, and agricultural cooperatives.
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Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The central relationship between Ridley (Jenna Ortega) and her lawyer dad Elliot (Paul Rudd) — an underwritten character — rings hollow, while the mythological unicorn elements thrown in seem rote and underdeveloped.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Research has found that multi-micronutrient supplementation improves maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in underdeveloped countries.2
Vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy improves vitamin B12 status during and after pregnancy.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Every leader has the opportunity to assess their strength of character relative to the 11 dimensions and to understand whether what could be a virtue manifests as a deficient (underdeveloped) or an excess (unsupported) vice, which could compromise judgment and well-being.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
The central relationship between Ridley (Jenna Ortega) and her lawyer dad Elliot (Paul Rudd) — an underwritten character — rings hollow, while the mythological unicorn elements thrown in seem rote and underdeveloped.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Research has found that multi-micronutrient supplementation improves maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in underdeveloped countries.2
Vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy improves vitamin B12 status during and after pregnancy.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Every leader has the opportunity to assess their strength of character relative to the 11 dimensions and to understand whether what could be a virtue manifests as a deficient (underdeveloped) or an excess (unsupported) vice, which could compromise judgment and well-being.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underdeveloped
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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.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2025
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Photo : Jim Simmons The original pool and diving board anchor the yard, set against an undeveloped hillside.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Strong economic data Although virtually no economic reports are entirely good or bad, and with the obvious caveat that monthly economic data are inherently backward looking, US data have been surprisingly resilient lately.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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This is especially prevalent given that the conversation around size inclusivity in fashion has taken a backward turn in recent seasons.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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“Underdeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdeveloped. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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