development
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Even if AI development goes relatively well—just not quite as well or as fast as hoped—bond spreads might widen, causing their value to fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Because biological intelligence performs remarkably complex tasks while using far less energy than today's AI systems, understanding this architecture could help guide the development of future artificial intelligence.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
"Terror cops now leading Ann death probe" declares the Daily Express, reporting that the "dramatic development" on Monday occurred after new information and evidence came to light.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Nearly two weeks later, Reaves says he still is trying to process the development.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
That menacing message was soon followed by an even more frightening development.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Frisco is in the corridor north of Dallas and one of America’s fastest-growing regions with stretches of new housing and office developments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
According to a report from the Center for Biological Diversity, the El Segundo blue butterfly lost 90% of its oceanside habitat due to the construction of LAX and beachfront housing developments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
The Federal Reserve Act says the hearings will focus on the “conduct of monetary policy” as well as “economic developments and prospects for the future.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
South Korea's Unification Ministry told AFP it was "closely monitoring" any developments related to the North Korean unit's reported expansion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
It was just what the evening had promised—a very public demonstration of the latest scientific developments.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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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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