as in gaining
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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Whether the move is about Netflix’s push into ads, gaining a better foothold locally or retaining subscribers — or all three — is yet to be discovered.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Acknowledging the work that has gone into a project, however large or small the efforts, is essential for gaining momentum for the next steps and projects that follow.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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At home to Burnley a few days later, Frank’s side were far more considered in their possession, using goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an auxiliary centre-back at times when building up, as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Sarr formed a more progressive midfield three.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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It’s made with durable resin and has built-in ventilation to keep moisture from building up, so your backyard essentials don’t get moldy.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Growing (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing%20%28in%29. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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