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develop

[dih-vel-uhp] / dɪˈvɛl əp /






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Antioxidant preservatives instead slow oxidation, a chemical process that can cause foods to brown, develop unpleasant flavors, or become rancid.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

While SpaceX prepares to put its Starship rocket in orbit for the first time, foreign countries like China are looking to develop their own technology to rival Elon Musk’s company.

From MarketWatch Sep. 20, 2026

“The effects of chemical exposure may develop slowly and may not become fully apparent for several months or even multiple growing seasons,” Gough said Friday at a news conference announcing the reward.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Even at that elevated rate, it would mean two per every 10,000 people taking the drug on average would develop the condition.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

“All the light to everyone. What we practice is no easy feat. It takes discipline, honor, and focus to develop the light inside you. So glad you all are here.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

As Mr. Preston’s clever plot develops, it becomes clear that Cold War secrets explain the murders and that present-day spymasters—British and Russian—are covering their tracks.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

On the streets of Shanghai, 42-year-old Xie Zongbo said "no new technology develops completely smoothly".

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

But US President Donald Trump has said his priority is making sure the US develops the tech faster than China.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX develops the Grok AI model, weighed in on X as well, writing that Amodei was ”right.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 12, 2026

If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline and endurance.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Bundibugyo, however, occurs much less often, and no licensed vaccine or therapeutic has been developed specifically to target it.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

The Human Rights Foundation had organized numerous panels at the convention to make clear that such faith is a privilege of the developed world.

From Slate Sep. 20, 2026

In 2025, during a clinical trial of CAR T-cell therapy, a technique currently used to treat some types of leukaemia and lymphoma, Maya developed a brain injury which Dellanie said left her "profoundly disabled".

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

Cisco developed partnerships with hyperscalers to build systems for their data centers and started investing in optical technologies and chips.

From MarketWatch Sep. 19, 2026

Cherrie and Lyra had recovered from dysentery, but then Cherrie developed a cough and sore throat.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

The Oilers have Ohio State-bound Brady Edmunds at quarterback in his fourth season as a starter, and rapidly developing receiver Dylin Bruce, who has committed to Arizona State.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Arvin Chen, a founder at Honghub who is developing a microphone device that allows users to directly speak with AI agents, said that AI has entirely transformed startups.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

The experiments used small groups of termites under controlled conditions, and the researchers described the findings as support for developing bistrifluron further as a localized treatment or possible bait ingredient.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

As public debate continues to grow over the safety of developing the tech, so too does conversation around regulation.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

French reappeared shortly before the baby was born, but the months of worrying had weakened the developing fetus; Ann lost the child soon after the birth.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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