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growths

noun

plural of growth

as in tumors

an abnormal mass of tissue found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar

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the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations

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Recent Examples of growths In comparison, the plan saw percentage growths of 39%, 40% and 21% over the previous three years, respectively. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 Researchers first spotted the unusual whitish growths while surveying forests in Yunnan, where the fungus was growing from the woody roots of Chinese cork oak trees. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026 New Yale research may help explain why some patients with a small number of growths experience debilitating pain, while others with more widespread disease do not have symptoms. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 If needed, the new growths can be thinned out to allow more room for new ones to grow. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 People with a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, and those with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease, IBS or ulcerative colitis, face elevated risk because chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 So do inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, since chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Anglers who fished the lake first noticed the growths — raised black spots — more than a decade ago. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 18 Aug. 2026 Barksdale went to Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center in Jonesboro, Georgia, in early 2025 to seek treatment for heavy bleeding and fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in and around the uterus. — Kim Chandler, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In contrast to many high-income settings, children with malignant diseases such as leukemias and solid tumors represent a relatively small proportion – about 4% – of patients who would benefit from a palliative care approach.

— Emilee Flynn, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
When tumors grow, for example, oxidative stress in the body increases, which leads to the breakdown of fatty molecules within cells into smaller, volatile compounds, Woollam says.

— Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Securing reliable electricity has become a major challenge for these developments, prompting companies to explore new generation projects and partnerships with energy providers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Hundreds of data center developments that are still awaiting permits, utility service or tax incentives could be particularly exposed, Dajani noted.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of developments

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Patients with a neurodegenerative disease, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease), can preserve a library of vocal recordings before their condition progresses and impacts their speech.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
That mentality has become important as the show progresses and as Levine gains more experience as a coach.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of progresses

Noun

The poor decision-making, surprisingly shaky accuracy, inability to elevate a weak supporting cast and difficulty moving through progressions quickly are all serious red flags.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
But his preseason decision-making was purposeful, like a quarterback recognizing the first progression is open but choosing to go through the second and third progressions regardless.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

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