as in gained
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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Verb
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The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 2,700 upvotes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Startups gained an edge by staying lean, automating manual work and cutting anything that doesn’t drive growth or profit.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It was just really built up energy.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Manager Craig Counsell expects Soroka to be built up to multi-inning usage before he’s activated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Grew (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew%20%28in%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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