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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Economic experts have predicted that such policies would hinder economic growth, increase inflation, harm the working class, balloon the deficit, and likely ignite a new trade war.
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Ajay K. Mehrotra / Made By History, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
The performance of YouTube helped its corporate parent, Alphabet, post total revenue growth of 15%, in the quarter to reach $88.3 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
That economic strength is reflected in headline macroeconomic statistics, which remain strong with 3% real GDP growth, falling inflation with CPI at ~2%, and real incomes outpacing inflation with a steady growth rate of 5.1%.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
She will also be featured across the company’s social media and other digital platforms as the brand looks to take advantage of the growth of women’s sports.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ajay K. Mehrotra / Made By History, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
The performance of YouTube helped its corporate parent, Alphabet, post total revenue growth of 15%, in the quarter to reach $88.3 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
That economic strength is reflected in headline macroeconomic statistics, which remain strong with 3% real GDP growth, falling inflation with CPI at ~2%, and real incomes outpacing inflation with a steady growth rate of 5.1%.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
She will also be featured across the company’s social media and other digital platforms as the brand looks to take advantage of the growth of women’s sports.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mustang Bio's pipeline focuses on CAR T therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, with ongoing collaborations with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and City of Hope.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Stopping oral contraceptives can sometimes shrink or heal the tumor.Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Is fund tokenization the next step in financial evolution, and if so, to what end?Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Experts at Collins comb through their 20-billion-word database to make their annual list of new and notable words that represent the evolution of the English language.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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Approved a large-scale development for Big Whiskey at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road that includes a restaurant and tenant spaces.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company, founded in 1999, also operates Zappos Unboxed at Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road. Reach growth and development reporter Matthew Glowicki at mglowicki@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4000.Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inspired, Lee joined Chisholm’s presidential campaign in 1972 – and since that serendipitous moment, Lee has logged over 30 years of experience as a public legislator, bringing valuable insights into the progress made for women of color over the decades.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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While overall inflation has basically returned to normal, the progress cannot undo a leap in prices that dates back to the pandemic.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The whisky was aged in bourbon barrels for 42 years and then put into tawny port pipes for its final four years of maturation.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Road Ahead for Web3 Infrastructure M&A Looking toward 2025, the future of Web3 infrastructure M&A will hinge not only on regulatory developments and the maturation of Web3’s infrastructure landscape but also on the political climate, especially in the United States.Tomer Niv, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Showing evidence of these skills alongside your IT specialty will certainly put you a step above the rest in terms of progression.Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Black Ops 6’s Zombies builds on features introduced in previous games like Black Ops 3 (2015) and Black Ops Cold War (2020), allowing players to put together a comprehensive loadout before jumping into the game and upgrade skills over time with thorough progression systems.Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Regular repotting promotes flowering and strong growth while supporting a decades-long life—some Christmas cactuses are passed down through generations!Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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About a three-hour drive southeast from L.A., thousands flock each year to California’s largest state park to see its cacti flowering and its fields filled with other native blooms.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Planet Labs Satellite images show the expansion of Demalong village between December 2021 and January 2024.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beijing has set a growth target of around five percent for 2024, but in the third quarter the country saw its slowest expansion in a year and a half.Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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