as in to gain
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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Verb
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One approach gaining support is to slow the displacement of workers with new taxes on AI services and investments.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026 -
The labor market gained 38,000 courier and messenger jobs in April, representing roughly a third of all positions added in the month.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Dust and lint can build up inside the motor and vent cover over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Amid the uncertainty, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said retailers have been cautious about building up inventories.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Her family’s all nearby, out in the country and away from San Marcos, where Lindsey is surrounded by dark skies, and has space for gardens, fires to gather around and animals to rescue.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Grow (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20%28in%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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