well-developed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A National Academies report in 2016 found that this area of research wasn’t well-developed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Similarly, pike have a well-developed lateral-line sensory system that allows them to sense vibration, movement and pressure changes in the water.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
Thomas Juneau, a professor at the University of Ottawa, told AFP that "the system is resilient and it remains able to implement well-developed contingency plans".
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
"We were faced with a well-developed, serious fire upon arrival," said deputy chief fire officer Nathaniel Hooton.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
Upward mobility was more difficult to achieve in the larger, more bureaucratic operation at Mother Langley, with a well-developed management structure.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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