As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
DERIVATING
Verb
derivating
present participle of derivate
Source: Wiktionary
DERIVATE
Der"i*vate, a. Etym: [L. derivatus, p. p. of derivare. See Derive.]
Definition: Derived; derivative. [R.] H. Taylor.
– n.
Definition: A thing derived; a derivative. [R.]
Der"i*vate, v. t.
Definition: To derive. [Obs.] Huloet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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