grow from

phrasal verb

grew from; grown from; growing from; grows from
: to come from or originate from (something)
The company grew from an idea he had in college.

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The partnership has shown increasing strain as OpenAI has grown from a research lab into a company valued at $500 billion. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025 A student who pursues an academic interest deeply, who invests in community meaningfully, who knows what sustains them, who grows from disagreement, and who articulates a clear sense of purpose will stand out not just in admissions, but in life. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Known for dramatic foliage in shades of green, blue, and yellow, these perennials grow from underground rhizomes rather than bulbs. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 Founded in 2013 by Han Chong, Self-Portrait has grown from selling accessible machine lace dresses to offering a comprehensive day-to-night wardrobe. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grow from

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“Grow from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20from. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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