grow on
verb
grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on
1
: to have an increasing influence
a bad habit that grows on a person
2
: to become increasingly acceptable or attractive
He didn't like it at first, but it grew on him.
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In fact, plenty of Feudo Montoni’s vines were even grafted by hand from ancient mother plants that still grow on the property—a quiet reminder that preserving history here isn't marketing copy but daily work.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Interest in the shorts began to grow on TikTok in January and continued into festival season, underscoring Bermuda’s staying power.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
County officials warned residents that the fires are expected to continue to grow on Sunday as strong winds return to the area.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Interest in the shorts began to grow on TikTok in January and continued into festival season, underscoring Bermuda’s staying power.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
County officials warned residents that the fires are expected to continue to grow on Sunday as strong winds return to the area.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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