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 market, which began in 2001 with a small group of German-American volunteers, has grown into the largest holiday market in the state.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
The answers have grown into stories, now briefer than before but still mostly complete.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
What began nearly 50 years ago with humble beginnings as a parking lot yard sale has grown into a thriving marketplace with dozens of vendors, local produce, and nostalgic finds.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Metro Phoenix is growing into a major hub for the production of semiconductors, which are used to power all sorts of electronic devices, from cell phones and computers to aircraft and power plants.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
The answers have grown into stories, now briefer than before but still mostly complete.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
What began nearly 50 years ago with humble beginnings as a parking lot yard sale has grown into a thriving marketplace with dozens of vendors, local produce, and nostalgic finds.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Metro Phoenix is growing into a major hub for the production of semiconductors, which are used to power all sorts of electronic devices, from cell phones and computers to aircraft and power plants.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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