as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election
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More than a third of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease, according to the CDC.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025 -
Two University of Pennsylvania scientists credited with developing the mRNA technology behind the shots were awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine in 2023.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The chef shares some of her most favorite recipes and meal offerings, with hopes people expand their palates and horizons.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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These actions are leaving the U.S. vulnerable despite years of evidence that Russia is committed to continuing and expanding its cyber efforts, according to Liana Keesing, campaigns manager for technology reform at Issue One, a nonprofit that has studied technology’s impact on democracy.—
David Klepper,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Granular applications of fertilizer can be supplemented periodically with water-soluble organics.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Information from The Associated Press was used to supplement this news article.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Dilate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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