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developments

noun B1
  1. A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
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There I squatted down and awaited developments.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 95 · B2
The police believe that they have evidence in their possession which supplies a very convincing motive for the crime, and altogether it cannot be doubted that sensational developments will follow.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 39 · C1
There have been further and sinister developments in the investigation at Norwood.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 39 · C1
We locked every door on the inside and awaited developments.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 90 · C1

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