development
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“To understand American distinctiveness fully,” Mr. Sutton writes, “we must account for how Christianity shaped and was shaped by every major historical development from education to war.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
One, Veritas, is early in development and would give work to the lab for the next several years, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Children are profoundly impacted by hunger, with consequences for mental health and development, among other things, extending far past childhood.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
The move came amid complaints in 2024 over traffic problems during roadworks associated with the development of Grand Central Station.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
What is much more important than human genius is the development of technology, and it is no surprise that the start of the scientific revolution ‘coincides’ with the development of the telescope and the microscope.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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Vocabulary lists containing development
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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