develop
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For years, Western nations have accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons, an accusation Tehran denies.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
“You have to develop a great reputation and put in the 10,000 hours before you actually get good at this.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
At one point, the cave faced a potential threat when someone attempted to develop the land and convert the cave into a septic tank.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
China aims to develop a resilient domestic supply chain for humanoid robots by 2027, releasing national standards and increasing model production.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Reliable information about who could be trusted meant that small bands could expand into larger bands, and Sapiens could develop tighter and more sophisticated types of cooperation.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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