as in to gain
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026 -
Additionally, Rakesh expects Dell to gain from higher spending by major cloud service providers (CSPs) and CoreWeave.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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McGowan said LeVasseur built up his confidence when entering Frederick Gunn School in 1952 and being involved in basketball and football.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Crawford likely would have been scheduled to pitch several more outings before he was abruptly pulled off his rehab assignment on Tuesday, and though his role with this year’s club was unclear, Cora has said Crawford was being built up as a starter.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Your communication skills are the best way to gather allies, near and far, online and in real life.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This design-forward district blends high-end shopping with dynamic culinary experiences, art installations, gathering spaces, events, and more.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Grow (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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