as in to gain
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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While the rubber-burning speed has yet to be realized, Musk’s tunnels are gaining traction as a new form of public transportation.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025 -
Despite ongoing questions about privacy and biometric data collection, World has gained significant traction, with more than 12 million people verified through Orbs and approximately 26 million users downloading the app.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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The Orioles are going to trade him away with the focus on building up their roster, and teams should be waiting on the phone lines to grab O'Hearn for the final two months.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Thousands of years before the area had guided sea cave tours and ice cream shops, the Ojibwe people lived throughout this region, fishing the deep waters and gathering wild rice around the adjacent Chequamegon Bay.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Grow (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20%28in%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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