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Used with adjectives:
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We are hoping for the full development of her lungs."
(full, healthy, normal)
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They expect a gradual development."
(gradual, continued, ongoing)
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The building has undergone rapid development."
(rapid, accelerated)
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The city is going through commercial development."
(commercial, economic, industrial, historical, community, rural, suburban, urban)
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We have been observing his artistic development."
(artistic, educational, emotional, intellectual, language, moral, personal, physical, professional, sexual, social, spiritual)
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He oversees product development."
(product, software, website, business, property, real estate)
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She has a degree in adolescent development."
(adolescent, child)
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This is an exciting development for the company."
(exciting, important, major, significant)
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We're excited about the latest developments in technology."
(latest, new, recent)
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We just moved near the housing development."
(housing, residential, business, commercial)
Used with verbs:
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The city will aid the development of new housing."
(aid, allow, assist, encourage, enhance, facilitate, foster, promote, stimulate, support)
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Is it possible for us to accelerate development?"
(accelerate, speed up)
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Teachers influence the academic development of their students."
(influence, guide, shape, initiate)
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Medication can delay development of certain diseases."
(delay, halt, hinder, inhibit, prevent, slow, restrict)
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Our state will undergo massive developments."
(undergo)
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Who will finance the development?"
(finance)
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He will lead the development of software technology."
(lead, oversee, track)
Used with nouns:
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Our company is working on a development plan."
(plan, project)
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Take a look at the development budget."
(budget, funds, costs)
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We need development assistance."
(assistance, aid)
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We are in the development phase."
(phase)
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He works for a development company."
(company, firm, agency, organization)
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The project is being reviewed by the development committee."
(committee, department, office)
Used with prepositions:
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Good nutrition during child development is very important."
(during)
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A new version of this software is in development."
(in, under)
