grow into
phrasal verb
grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: to become (something) as time passes
She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.
His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.
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The most adorable little kid has grown into a 12 year old!!!!
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
As the group cheers accelerating out of their small Oregon town, the film’s sound mix grows into the furious turbulence of a space shuttle breaking out of the Earth’s atmosphere.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 9 May 2024
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
As the group cheers accelerating out of their small Oregon town, the film’s sound mix grows into the furious turbulence of a space shuttle breaking out of the Earth’s atmosphere.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 9 May 2024
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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