as in to gain
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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Democratic lawmakers were initially blocked from visiting the site and have since filed legal action to gain access.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025 -
From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Fan identity blossoms through in-jokes and the personas built up around a club’s most popular players, often referred to by their first names.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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In New York, Tyler, the Creator gathered with a group of young artists for a raw, roundtable discussion about the highs and lows of life in the creative lane.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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More powerful and durable The company was founded on the premise that there is presently a bottleneck in the capability of commercial ground stations to download increasing amounts of data gathered by satellites in orbit.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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“Grow (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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