development
noun
the act or process of developing; growth; progress.
developments
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pluralof development.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Potential impacts on communities, nature and cultural heritage, including the cumulative effects of developments, were important considerations in the decision-making process."
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The timing of these new developments is largely due to artificial waves becoming more efficient and producing more waves per hour, industry analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Shirley Dace, as she worked the phones at Bass headquarters, referred to a five-page list of personal achievements and positive developments during the mayor’s first term.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Shopping centers, chain restaurants, stadiums, and commercial developments lie to the north of the cities, along Interstate Highway 2, reflecting the transition from the once primarily agricultural community to a growing metropolitan hub.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
By the 1960s, two enormous developments had taken place in Korea and its environs.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
