as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
developmental weaponry that is classified as top secret by the Pentagon
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Designed for children who are 3 or 4 years old as of Sept. 1 of each school year, Play and Learn is a structured, supportive preschool setting where children can participate in a variety of activities appropriate to their developmental level.
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Noticing the below signs of iron deficiency early on is crucial to prevent it from progressing and leading to more severe complications like heart problems, pregnancy complications, and developmental delays.2
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—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Skating developmental camp in Wichita after placing fourth in the novice division at the eastern sectional competition in Norwood, Massachusetts, in November.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
The athletes were returning from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and a national developmental camp held in Wichita.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Noticing the below signs of iron deficiency early on is crucial to prevent it from progressing and leading to more severe complications like heart problems, pregnancy complications, and developmental delays.2
1.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Skating developmental camp in Wichita after placing fourth in the novice division at the eastern sectional competition in Norwood, Massachusetts, in November.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
The athletes were returning from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and a national developmental camp held in Wichita.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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