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as in to unfold
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose
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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide
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Recent Examples of evolve
The exemption owes to the Padres becoming a payer into MLB’s revenue-sharing pool by virtue of evolving into a top-5 fixture in home attendance.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2026
The conversation turned back to what has changed in how distribution has evolved internationally, due to streaming.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
6 July 2026
The rapidly evolving nature of warfare and modern military requirements should prompt investors to rethink valuations in the defense sector, according to Panmure Liberum strategist Joachim Klement.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Part of Eisenberg’s decision was also his disdain for the way social media has evolved.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 July 2026
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2026
The conversation turned back to what has changed in how distribution has evolved internationally, due to streaming.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
6 July 2026
The rapidly evolving nature of warfare and modern military requirements should prompt investors to rethink valuations in the defense sector, according to Panmure Liberum strategist Joachim Klement.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Part of Eisenberg’s decision was also his disdain for the way social media has evolved.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 July 2026
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Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.
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Hours later, as the bodies of the children were being handed over to their families, scenes of anguish unfolded outside hospitals and in the neighborhood on the outskirts of Lahore where the private tutoring center was located in a house.
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The 43 rooms are spread across two neighboring heritage mansions in the old fisherman village of Sariyer and radiate Old World elegance in the most understated of ways, letting the intricate moldings and murals steal the show.
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When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
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The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.
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And a growing body of research suggests that one of the simplest ways to help isn’t more space or more exercise.
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The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.
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Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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However, treatment given soon after exposure can prevent the infection from developing.
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Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two hydrogen atoms to form one helium atom, releasing huge amounts of energy.
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Prior to the hearing, the Kirk family released a statement on social media.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.
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Enormous fires destroy homes, kill people and emit huge amounts of soot into the air.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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