research and development
Britishnoun
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Dr Vasee Moorthy, WHO's research and development adviser, described that vaccine as "the most promising" earlier this week.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Companies with excess cash can do things like hoard it, dole much of it out through shareholder returns, make acquisitions or invest in the business through areas like research and development.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
They are in a variety of fields, including technology, marketing, finance, and research and development.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"In order to accelerate the research and development of quantum technologies, it is crucial to deepen our understanding of basic concepts to come up with innovative ideas," says Takeuchi.
From Science Daily • May 13, 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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