Example Sentences

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A new study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham found that several isolated island populations of wrens are evolving independently, with some growing dramatically larger than their mainland relatives.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

“All of our definitions about masculine and feminine are evolving … It doesn’t necessarily have to be only for a man. I really like that idea, particularly as the definitions of masculinity are in transition.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

It also reflects a broader shift in how major entertainment franchises are evolving.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“Customer expectations are evolving, with experience becoming increasingly important,” said Francis Sabourin, a senior portfolio manager and senior financial adviser at Richardson Wealth.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The tools to measure such activity are evolving, too.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel