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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
The question is whether our infrastructure, preparedness efforts and communities can keep pace with that growth.
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Brian Henriquez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Population growth and climate change can be solved only by either catastrophic population decline—pandemic, natural disaster, thermonuclear war—or cooperation on a planetary scale.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Hardware names have driven significant growth in Chinese stocks this year.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
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Brian Henriquez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Population growth and climate change can be solved only by either catastrophic population decline—pandemic, natural disaster, thermonuclear war—or cooperation on a planetary scale.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Hardware names have driven significant growth in Chinese stocks this year.
—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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Rush University, which removed the tumors, analyzed each one.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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The exhibition offers an immersive look at the Italian jeweler’s evolution since its founding in Milan in 1967, tracing how the brand reshaped contemporary jewelry through innovative design, craftsmanship, color and advertising while championing women who buy jewelry for themselves.
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With the rapid development of AI technology, however, smart glasses are becoming slimmer, less noticeable, while integrating AI models that can operate independently with connectivity, raising concerns not only about exam integrity, but also about broader privacy risks.
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The Mets replaced Mendoza with Green, who has been the organization’s senior vice president of player development since 2023.
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The new vessel will continue to track that progress, officials said.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Concrete is a welcome part of vinification and maturation.
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As mentioned before, the age statement varies depending on the release, but 10 years old sits right in the mid-range of maturation for a Kentucky bourbon, another positive sign for this whiskey.
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Pelland sees it as a natural progression.
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There’s also half a dozen defensive players whose game needs to mimic Paul’s progression for Jeff Hafley’s first Dolphins defense to look respectable.
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Keep the covers on until the beginning of flowering.
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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The University of Pittsburgh’s record-setting growth is reshaping both its campus and Oakland, as the university leans into a long-term expansion plan that adds student beds, new facilities and economic heft to one of Pennsylvania’s busiest urban districts.
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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