grow into
phrasal verb
grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: to become (something) as time passes
She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.
His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.
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The iconic Texas theater brand is in flux once again
Alamo Drafthouse was founded in 1997 by Tim and Karrie League as a single-screen, mom-and-pop repertory theater in downtown Austin and has grown into a unique and iconic dine-in cinema chain with a strong following.
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Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Family activities include an escape room, an indoor playground and a splash pad.
Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Fashion Square opened in 1961 and grew into what is now Arizona’s largest mall, with more than 200 stores and restaurants.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Supporting Growth Through Digital Advancement Love’s was founded in 1964 and has grown into a leading travel stop and convenience store operator, with 661 locations across 42 states and a workforce of nearly 40,000 throughout North America and Europe.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
England started building up play from the back more effectively and grew into the game.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
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Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Family activities include an escape room, an indoor playground and a splash pad.
Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Fashion Square opened in 1961 and grew into what is now Arizona’s largest mall, with more than 200 stores and restaurants.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Supporting Growth Through Digital Advancement Love’s was founded in 1964 and has grown into a leading travel stop and convenience store operator, with 661 locations across 42 states and a workforce of nearly 40,000 throughout North America and Europe.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
England started building up play from the back more effectively and grew into the game.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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