‘The mystery which I cannot develop, may by that time be removed […].’

Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.

Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane. An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.

1868-1869, Robert Owen, Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Vertebrates
All insects […] acquire the jointed legs before the wings are fully developed.

We must develop our own resources to the utmost.

Not long ago, it was difficult to produce photographs of tiny creatures with every part in focus.[…]A photo processing technique called focus stacking has changed that. Developed as a tool to electronically combine the sharpest bits of multiple digital images, focus stacking is a boon to biologists seeking full focus on a micron scale.

I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks.

I have been in England enough to develop a British accent.

You will develop calluses if you play the cello.

I need to develop my white-square bishop.

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