as in grows
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Builders ages 7 and up can create the Sorting Hat, Aragog the spider, and a poseable Thestral.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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