as in to gain
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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While the 30-year Treasury yield has gained just about 2 basis points so far this year, the spike within a week after Trump announced reciprocal tariffs was over 30 basis points — the benchmark 10-year yield also spiked by 30 basis points.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025 -
Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said its first quarter swung to a profit as the company reduced expenses and saw its streaming business gain traction, even as key areas of revenue experienced declines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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New York, Los Angeles — and now Miami has become an epicenter of fashion in the U.S. Over the past decade, both the Miami Design District and Bal Harbour Shops have helped build up the city as a major fashion hub.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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What makes this so difficult is that the ego has gradually consumed our sense of identity, building up decades of habits to get its need met, protect itself and keep us humming along.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Whether gathering to celebrate major achievements or connect with community, these moments captured the power of Black culture.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Grow (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20%28in%29. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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