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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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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand.
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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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Pelosi — a San Francisco Democrat with one of the longest tenures in the House who, over the last decade, became one of the strongest voices opposed to Trump — presents a branding challenge for a campus and academic center with nonpartisan missions.
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And that became mighty inconvenient in the seventh inning, when shortstop Willy Adames swung through a pitch, grimaced with lower back pain and made a tapping-out gesture to the dugout.
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Brown served as a historian of the Black experience and simultaneously challenged a nation to expand their minds, added Vaughan, a cultural critic who directed a similar interview show for Jesse Jackson, produced by music-entertainment mogul Quincy Jones in the 1990s.
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Winick Productions, a company that has produced red carpet events for the Grammy and Tony award shows and movie premieres, also applied for a permit to set up a canopy or tent outside the Garden for an event involving up to 999 people.
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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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Canada got a boost in the 75th minute when star defender Alphonso Davies came on for his first World Cup action.
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Oh no, Armand’s got his spindly roots in the band!
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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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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