as in gained
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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He was suspected as part of the teenage crew that gained notoriety in January 2025 for breaking into a pair of R trains and moving them at speeds up to 30 mph along a section of express track in Brooklyn.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Carlson is a nut, obviously, but one who has gained influence over a significant number of decision-makers.—
Nolan Finley,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Buzelis didn’t blink at the top of the second quarter as James gathered the ball in one hand to scan the offense from inside the arc.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Board of Elections gathered Friday for its canvass, a final review and certification of the county’s election results.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s a trust built up that the new work will be relevant.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But by the late stages of the game, the Magic had built up enough of a lead to withstand those misses.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Grown (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown%20%28in%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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