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as in underdeveloped
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as in uncultivated
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Recent Examples of undeveloped
The concept is heavy-handed, and taken individually, these ideas seem shallow, not unlike some of Persona’s bigger statements that get left undeveloped.
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Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Invest Detroit is weighing its options since Smith was charged and the property remains undeveloped.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 23 July 2024
Mulrooney’s eye for creative re-use proved key in an undeveloped environment where materials were scarce.
—Melanie Haiken, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
But Baldwin’s performance was undeveloped and underwhelming.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2024
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Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Invest Detroit is weighing its options since Smith was charged and the property remains undeveloped.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 23 July 2024
Mulrooney’s eye for creative re-use proved key in an undeveloped environment where materials were scarce.
—Melanie Haiken, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
But Baldwin’s performance was undeveloped and underwhelming.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for undeveloped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeveloped
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Iran's energy sector, despite its resource wealth, remains underdeveloped, leading to rolling blackouts during the summer and now severe winter gas shortages.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The health technology sector has made remarkable strides in recent years, but certain areas—particularly those that cater to women’s health—remain underdeveloped.Janet Zhang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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After bushwhacking through uncultivated wilderness, the ground team found the woman, the Coast Guard said.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Heathcliff Heaths are areas of open, uncultivated land.Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
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Leaning backward usually signals feelings of dislike, dismissal, or negativity.Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Could the company manage to introduce PS3 backward compatibility with its new device?Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Between the lines: The American miracle rests on untamed democracy, the animal spirits of capitalism, the magic of unrestrained innovation, and the soft power of a vigilant and vibrant free press.Jim VandeHei, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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But hey, if these untamed experiences are your thing, then at least the Quest 3S will lower the cost of entry.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 25 Sep. 2024
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Not to mention, the taller height provides more protection for our calves on narrow or overgrown trails.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The nonprofit overseeing the project, Heart’s Place Services, purchased vacant overgrown lots in the 1300 block of Holbrook Street from the city, which will contribute residents’ closing costs.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Family claims infection developed from untended surgical wound The claims at the center of the deal relate to Johnson’s stay at the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, which Newsweek in September named one of Texas’ best physical rehabilitation hospitals that year.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 29 June 2024
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Again, a sequel followed, with 2010's Little Fockers seeing Greg and wife Pam (Teri Polo) juggle looking after their five-year-old twins with a spontaneous visit from the in-laws.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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After 10 years of dating, followed by a two-year-long engagement, the couple made their union official through spontaneous nuptials.Emily Weaver, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The audience goes wild when Foxx brings back some of his legendary characters and impersonations.Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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What grief does to people is pretty wild to behold.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeveloped. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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