underdeveloped

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Brazil tilts more toward financials and commodities—it is one of the world’s major sources of iron ore, and has vast, underdeveloped rare-earth deposits.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Instead, U.S. markets have been left in the shade this year by international rivals, including developed markets, underdeveloped “emerging” markets, and even the really undeveloped “frontier” markets.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

But its production infrastructure is still underdeveloped, making processing relatively expensive, Ms Zhang said.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Too much leads to flabby and underdeveloped minds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 21, 2025

The white sand and pleasantly underdeveloped beachfront were spectacular and soothing.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson