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as in to evolve
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 to acquire
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in to grow
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in to expand
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 to forge
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 develop
That will require Penix to develop into a top-10 quarterback and a radical upgrade on defense.
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Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The pact brings Seven Bucks fully under the Walt Disney Co. umbrella after the label last June signed a first-look deal with the Disney movie studio to develop films for theatrical and streaming.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2024, Jiangsu province encouraged enterprises to collaborate with universities such as Nanjing University and Nanjing University of Science and Technology, using big data and AI models to develop general AI solutions for industrial applications.
—Li Jun, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Núñez Vicente initially developed the design for economy cabins before last year premiering a business class/first class iteration.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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And then steadily over time recruit and develop more technical players and evolve into a 3-2-4-1 with high possession and press.—
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Join 31 others in the comments View Comments Creamers are even evolving past liquids, with foams from Danone and Nestlé making their way onto shelves.—
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Behind the Scenes: The Role of a Domain Broker Having said all this, acquiring a premium domain is no simple feat.—
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The trial hinged on jurors’ assessment of the gun used in the incident, which prosecutors said was a semiautomatic firearm and witnesses for the defense testified was instead a prop gun acquired at the filming of a music video.—
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Betting on the Future As more businesses recognize the strategic value of premium domains, demand may continue to grow, potentially influencing pricing trends.—
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Her parents, who had grown accustomed to hearing from Lam every day by phone, did not hear from her on the 31st and quickly grew concerned.—
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She’s since expanded into other jewelry and accessories categories and launched lifestyle items like laptop cases, luggage tags and keychains.—
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Meanwhile, about 90 minutes from L.A., Hollywood power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have expanded their West Coast property portfolio with a vacation getaway in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead.—
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Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.—
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Predictably, secret alliances are formed, surprising bonds are forged and betrayals, well, are an everyday occurrence.—
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At least four cameras are quietly watching, covert witnesses to the brutal assault that’s unfolding.—
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Denver city officials hope the nearly 10-mile project, which will unfold mostly along East Colfax Avenue, will improve the city’s transit options for residents, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate a congested corridor.—
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The acquisition of Curious Refuge will enable Promise to cultivate a talent pipeline versed in AI production techniques.—
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That could leave Kenyans feeling burned, undermining the soft power the United States has spent decades — and billions — cultivating.—
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He is left in a two-versus-one situation, which allows Francesco Acerbi to find his centre-forward before Inter progress the ball further up the pitch.—
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As the project progressed, city staff members narrowed the site for a temporary library to either the mall, a vacant building on Grand Avenue or the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum.—
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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