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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in to develop
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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Recent Examples of grow
For choice, whether a person can move, grow or change shape inside the organization, or whether the only choice is to leave.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Your 10th House of Career and Status receives Jupiter, urging long-range vision and public progress that grows through structure.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The fire has grown to about 100 acres near the Sawgrass Expressway and Commercial Boulevard, according to authorities.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Multi-million dollar investments in Senegal and Uzbekistan aim to grow apparel and textile and apparel operations in the two nations.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grow
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Your 10th House of Career and Status receives Jupiter, urging long-range vision and public progress that grows through structure.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The fire has grown to about 100 acres near the Sawgrass Expressway and Commercial Boulevard, according to authorities.
—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Multi-million dollar investments in Senegal and Uzbekistan aim to grow apparel and textile and apparel operations in the two nations.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow
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But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
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The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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However, treatment given soon after exposure can prevent the infection from developing.
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As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding approaches, experts say the ceremony is poised to become much more than a celebrity milestone.
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Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
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There are a lot of jokes about how Aang, meant to be a 12-year-old, has aged dramatically between seasons, with actor Gordon Cormier growing about two feet during the filming gap.
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News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
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Leo Jimenez also went deep for the Marlins, who set a franchise record with 12 homers for a three-game series.
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