It eventually 'developed' [='turned out'] that he had forgotten to mail the package.
The facts of what had happened slowly 'developed' over the next several days.
As he grew older he 'developed' [='acquired'] a taste for expensive wines.
(..) I am Professor Ide. That hurts. Sorry. Used your gag. Money from Mr. Chairman. Thank you. I can develop a new project. You're very sharp. You noticed that. That robot performed well at the Gulf. Want to see its performance? Here it comes. Look! Look at that! (..)2007 Kantoku · Banzai!