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develop

[dih-vel-uhp] / dɪˈvɛl əp /






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The EU aims to develop the first commercial fusion power plant online.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“If you develop a wonderful protocol,” she told Time, “it’s useless if nobody uses it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the general population, about 1 percent of people develop the condition.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s hard to develop that reputation, to earn the trust of large banks, hospitals and enterprises,” Lee said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Once a basic idea is established, an artist may develop it into a more complete study.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson