as in gained
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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In the early nineteenth century, more than a dozen colonies in the Americas gained their freedom, including Haiti, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026 -
On multiple occasions, Brighton players were on the turf seconds before a set piece, but gained no sympathy from referee Chris Kavanagh.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Though not on an official government holiday, crowds have since gathered around the country on the first of May to celebrate the achievements and struggles of the working class.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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During production last summer, fans gathered nearby, taking photos and videos as scenes were filmed.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The skeptics returned in June, and all goodwill the team had built up in April vanished that month when the Cubs went on a 12-game losing streak.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sandoval hasn’t pitched in a big league game since June 2024, and while his role on this year’s Red Sox club remains unclear, Cora said earlier this month that he is being built up as a starter.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Grown (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown%20%28in%29. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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