How to Use developmental in a Sentence

developmental

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  • A drop in temperature can slow the plant's developmental process.
  • Many of the youths at these sites, mostly teenagers, have severe mental illnesses or developmental delays.
    — Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
  • Over that time, the typical developmental hurdles her students face haven’t really changed.
    — Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
  • Bronny James, more of a long-term developmental project, showed the midrange and rim-attacking skills that can help offset a three-point shot that’s still under construction.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
  • The most common were behavioral or conduct problems, anxiety and developmental delays.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 May 2024
  • Bans on lead in paint, gasoline and pipes dramatically reduced lead poisoning that causes severe developmental issues in children.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
  • At this stage, your voice and face are the best developmental tools.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
  • When looking for the best gift for 7-year-olds, keep these developmental changes in mind.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Stepping back to the developmental tour was the right detour.
    — Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
  • It was announced for Broadway in 2020, and the team held a developmental workshop of the show last summer.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2023
  • But his Aunt Teresa was the guiding force in his developmental teen years.
    — Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
  • At the time, the babies had a 10% to 20% chance of survival, while developmental delays were possible but unknown.
    — Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • And for Mata, who is on the 40-man roster for the third year and thus will be out of options after this season, a developmental fork may be approaching.
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2023
  • If Indianapolis is going to get to eight or nine rushers, though, the Colts are going to need one of their young, developmental players to take the next step.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
  • From the outset, this was going to be a developmental season for Nikola Jovic, who still is only 19.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Consumption of heavy metals has been shown to increase the risk of developmental and health problems.
    — Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 1 July 2023
  • Still, Maltz is not here to make any grand philosophical claims about the girls’ developmental phases.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 June 2024
  • Sunday’s trophy match shapes up as a developmental contest ahead of this summer’s Olympics in France.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Gross-Matos arrives as more of a developmental player than Floyd, given that he’s played a full season just once in four seasons and has 13 career sacks.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Last season, Knowles coached the Loons’ developmental team, but watched Hlongwane’s breakout year.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Even in that best-case scenario, Purdy won’t get any work this offseason and will miss out on crucial developmental time.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Part of the problem is leaders are expected to hit the ground running with little, if any, developmental support.
    — Sam Rockwell, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • So in addition to a child’s size, prescribers need to take into consideration the developmental stage of the child.
    — Macarius Mwinisungee Donneyong, Fortune Well, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Phosphorus aids in the maintenance of developmental tissue and stronger teeth and bones.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
  • The Dolphins' lone offensive tackle selection came in the seventh round, Ryan Hayes out of Michigan, who figures to be a developmental prospect, at best.
    — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 1 May 2023
  • The developmental stage between those windows remains a mystery that researchers are very eager to solve.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 16 June 2023
  • The spiral of online reviews of best developmental toys is an even more treacherous time and anxiety suck.
    — Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • The next day, Khalida Popal’s phone had 252 unread messages, many from players on Afghanistan’s developmental team.
    — Juliet MacUr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Because of the diagnosis, Shauna Rae's body remains at the developmental level of an 8-year-old.
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Not to mention, an impressive nine out of 10 children in the program meet or exceed their developmental milestones.
    — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2023

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