- past progressive of develop.
Example Sentences
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A British aerospace company that was developing a replacement for the famous Red Arrows fighter jet has gone into administration, resulting in the loss of about 30 jobs.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The two men were the controlling shareholder and the general manager of the resort AB was developing in the Southeast Asian island nation of East Timor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
French carmaker Renault said on Monday it was developing a ground-based drone for military and civilian use as Europe scrambles to boost weapons production in the face of Russian aggression.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
With just under a minute left, Davidson hit the floor to get a steal and coach Lindsay Gottlieb called a timeout as a fast break was developing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Milkman made his voice pleasant, but he knew something was developing.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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