grow on
verb
grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on
1
: to have an increasing influence
a bad habit that grows on a person
2
: to become increasingly acceptable or attractive
He didn't like it at first, but it grew on him.
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The calls from the Serbian film community come as pressure grows on Serbian President Aleksandar Vucichas amid widespread anti-corruption protests.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Patulin is a mycotoxin, a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that typically grow on various fruits, particularly apples.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
The showy blooms grow on tall spikes and support butterflies and other pollinators.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Thorough cleaning is important to prevent microbes and fungi from growing on trapped residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Patulin is a mycotoxin, a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that typically grow on various fruits, particularly apples.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
The showy blooms grow on tall spikes and support butterflies and other pollinators.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Thorough cleaning is important to prevent microbes and fungi from growing on trapped residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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