evolved

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Our vertebral column has evolved little from our four-legged, quadrupedal tree-dwelling ancestors, where it functioned primarily as a flexible beam for smooth movement from branch to branch, while also protecting the spinal cord.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

I also think he's worked on his short distribution as well and I think he's evolved as a goalkeeper and a person.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

For Anderson, putting together the Hollywood Bowl shows has been a reminder of how far his work has evolved.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Founded as a ground wood pulp mill on the banks of Finland’s Nokianvirta River in 1865, the company evolved through rubber and cables before it became known for mobile handsets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

You could make an argument, if you wanted to, that the system evolved so that parents would be able to take care of kids.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell