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evolution

[ev-uh-loo-shuhn, ee-vuh-] / ˌɛv əˈlu ʃən, ˌi və- /


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Nicknamed the hobbit because of its small stature, the species challenged long-standing ideas about human evolution.

From Science Daily

The purchase “marks a pivotal moment in our evolution,” Bready continued.

From Barron's

When combined with existing data on lobate scarps, the new SMR catalog offers a far more complete picture of the Moon's recent contraction and tectonic evolution.

From Science Daily

“I see my work evolve more in evolutions, rather than in revolutions,” Tillmans said, gesturing to a conceptual wall-sized image created with a photocopier.

From Los Angeles Times

And while other countries wondered how to become more like them, the Norwegians were already working on their next evolution.

From The Wall Street Journal