research and development
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Any slowdown in research and development would need to be co-ordinated among the tech giants, alongside any advancements from China.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
British Columbia-based D-Wave said it will use the new money to advance microelectronics research and development around prototyping of advanced semiconductor technology for quantum technology and scalable high-performance quantum hardware.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
At the time of their dismissal, Jesse had been the team’s assistant general manager and Joey was vice president of research and development.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Leoben site, known as the Hinterberg plant, serves as the global headquarters and houses its research and development operations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
In 1936 the federal government had spent $33 million on research and development, accounting for 15 percent of the $218 million advanced by all sources, including industry, academia, and philanthropic foundations.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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