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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of grew
One name dominated discussions more than any other in Sacramento as anticipation grew in the weeks leading up to the NBA draft.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The crisis grew so acute a decade ago that the department established strike forces of FBI and Health and Human Services agents in hotspots such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles.
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Chesapeake colonies grew prosperous through tobacco exports but also endured recurring disputes over labor, land ownership, and political power.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
The production of hemp in the EU — used for everything from textiles to food to construction — grew by around 84%, from about 21,000 hectares (52,000 acres) in 2015 to 33,000 hectares (82,000 acres), in 2022.
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Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Frogs born at the start of the warm season, around May, when food is more abundant, grew faster, reached maturity sooner and survived at higher rates.
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Ana V. Longo,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
But Nice that discussions about Bunnie’s career goals became more difficult as Jelly Roll’s fame grew.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
And yet, over time, their connection grew.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Its 1,260 housing units reflect 144% growth in nine years as its population grew by 274% to 3,039.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The crisis grew so acute a decade ago that the department established strike forces of FBI and Health and Human Services agents in hotspots such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles.
—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Chesapeake colonies grew prosperous through tobacco exports but also endured recurring disputes over labor, land ownership, and political power.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
The production of hemp in the EU — used for everything from textiles to food to construction — grew by around 84%, from about 21,000 hectares (52,000 acres) in 2015 to 33,000 hectares (82,000 acres), in 2022.
—
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Frogs born at the start of the warm season, around May, when food is more abundant, grew faster, reached maturity sooner and survived at higher rates.
—
Ana V. Longo,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
But Nice that discussions about Bunnie’s career goals became more difficult as Jelly Roll’s fame grew.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
And yet, over time, their connection grew.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Its 1,260 housing units reflect 144% growth in nine years as its population grew by 274% to 3,039.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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On top of his workload as a student and athlete, Sharpton sold furniture as a side hustle which cultivated an even greater interest in design.
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Heirloom carrots, artichokes, cauliflower, and other plants (many cultivated by an in-house agronomist) are transformed into gorgeous dishes designed to reveal the essence of each ingredient.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
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That changed on Monday, when Cape Verde and its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became early darlings of the World Cup after holding European champion Spain, one of the tournament favorites, to a scoreless draw in their opening match.
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Just as nine days of early voting started June 13, Conley became the latest target of attack ads linked to Republicans, who used similar tactics to influence voters in earlier Democratic primaries this year.
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The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.
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All four children developed generalized tetanus.
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Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
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So who got a some fries with their shake?
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This is the same team that got all of the hostages out of the tunnels of Gaza that nobody said could be done.
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Led by Thiel Fellow James Proud, Substrate recently raised $100 million at a $1 billion valuation from investors including Founders Fund and General Catalyst.
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Would Rhaenyra’s Syrax — a formidably sized dragon, albeit one raised in captivity — be able to torch them all?
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More than 6,000 people aged 10 to 24 take their own lives each year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The series targets kids aged 7–12 and family audiences.
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