evolve separately

Frequency: 5.04.2 per million words

To develop or change gradually in an independent manner.

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  • The two species began to evolve separately after the island split into two.
  • Linguists believe these dialects evolved separately over several centuries.
  • Although they share a common ancestor, the two lineages evolved separately.
  • The hardware and software components were allowed to evolve separately.
  • Over time, the cultural traditions in the two regions evolved separately.
  • Scientists are studying how these flightless birds evolved separately on different islands.
  • The legal systems of the two countries have evolved separately since the revolution.
  • It is fascinating to see how the two art forms evolved separately yet remained similar.
  • The research departments in the US and Europe evolved separately to meet local needs.
  • These two distinct musical styles evolved separately from the same folk roots.