develop
verb (used with object)
to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state.
have been developing
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present perfect progressiveof develop.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Western military-tech companies that have been developing interceptors for propeller drones are scrambling to create faster models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Wen and his colleagues have been developing aging clocks that focus on individual organs.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
In response, researchers have been developing treatments aimed at restoring this essential immune function.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026
Experts at Scotland's rural college have been developing an app to help farmers improve the efficiency of their monitoring of animal health.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2025
“The past few weeks, we have been developing a plan to fight the Erudite,” Evelyn says, her low voice carrying easily.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
