as in gained
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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The Hurricanes are a plus-3 in the playoffs (five gained, two lost) and plus-12 on the season (25 gained, 13 lost), while Ole Miss is plus-2 in playoffs (four gained, two lost) and even on the season (14 gained, 14 lost).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The law is based on the data gathered by Carolyn Subramaniam, UC Davis environmental policy and management graduate student.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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The researchers noted that both ⍺-synuclein and tau built up inside neurons, particularly in synapses where communication happens.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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The amounts of prejudice that are built up in those Kingdom Halls, unbelievable.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Grew (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew%20%28in%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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