development
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“The real goal is to improve youth healthy development, and when we look at the biggest predictors of young people’s mental health, screen time is not one of the big ones,” Teachman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The U.S has more than 3,000 operating data centers, and despite growing opposition to such facilities, more than 1,500 new data centers are in various stages of development.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Sensitivity to people was especially strong in places with relatively little development, such as national parks compared with cities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
In central Leobersdorf, locals approached by AFP had either not heard about the development or did not want to talk about it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
He believed in a child-centered education that promoted understanding the world from the child’s level, taking into account individual development and concrete, tactile experiences such as working directly with plants, minerals for science, etc.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
The Packers and the NFL both issued statements saying only that they are monitoring the developments and will cooperate with law enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Here are the latest developments after Wednesday's disaster:
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The UK government said it was "following developments closely" in the Meta settlement.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Eastern will examine the geopolitical implications of these latest developments in the economic campaign against Iran, how enforcement might take shape and the risk and compliance challenges for companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Within East Asia, China’s head start in food production, technology, writing, and state formation had the consequence that Chinese innovations also contributed heavily to developments in neighboring regions.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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