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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"So many people have lost money on these developments," he points out.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Texans have mobilized across the state to oppose the new developments, airing concerns that the facilities will drain local water supplies, drive up electric bills and cause noise, light and air pollution.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
At least 41 midsize and 18 smaller-scale solar parks have been built over the past two years, according to RenewAtlas, a database that tracks solar developments and satellite imagery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
As of Friday afternoon, he had not commented on the developments in Capitol Hill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Nor can artistic developments be fully understood as direct responses to such factors.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
