evolving

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We've been evolving -- evolving just as long, just along different paths.

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  1. transitive verb To develop or achieve gradually: evolve a style of one's own.
  2. transitive verb To work (something) out; devise: "the schemes he evolved to line his purse” (S.J. Perelman).
  3. transitive verb Biology To develop (a characteristic) by evolutionary processes.
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  • Search is evolving, and it is very interesting, as well as time consuming, keeping an eye out for the changes. —  Journalism Hope - Seeking Hope via Grassroots Journalism
  • Like all things evolving, there are variances and nuances to the recurring services software model that, for technology investors, may mean the difference between solid performance and —  Software Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha
  • American cuisine is constantly evolving, and Chef Kim Marshall gives contemporary twists to classic favorites. —  The Seattle Traveler
  • But changes aren't only being made to Netflix's business model-its very relationship with subscribers is evolving, and presenting new opportunities. —  BusinessWeek.com --
  • The children's online safety industry is evolving, and many of the technologies we reviewed were point solutions rather than broad attempts to address the children's safety online as a whole. —  Planet Identity
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