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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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The Rockaway peninsula’s 11 miles is nearly the length of Manhattan and has the third fastest growing population of all census districts in the city and a business growth rate of 55% from 2000 to 2021.
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Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
In an interesting echo, there is a growing sense among some Israeli sources that a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities could be on the cards.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Some chains use these tools to meet growing demand from loyalty members, while others leverage AI to speed up drive-thrus and product production.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
But with leading receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Will Dissly nursing injuries in recent weeks, Davis’ role has grown.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
In an interesting echo, there is a growing sense among some Israeli sources that a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities could be on the cards.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Some chains use these tools to meet growing demand from loyalty members, while others leverage AI to speed up drive-thrus and product production.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
But with leading receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Will Dissly nursing injuries in recent weeks, Davis’ role has grown.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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These microbes are cultivated in tanks and fed carbon feedstocks, such as sugar, to synthesize the textile dye.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2025
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There’s knowledge from that experience and insight gained through Reid that would be valuable and applicable to the Bears’ efforts to develop Williams.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Whether that is increasing the ball movement, finding another on-ball presence or tapping into better defense, this is an opportunity for the Mavericks to develop the skill sets of their role players so that when Dončić and Irving do come back, the team is even better equipped to support the stars.Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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How to start or end meetings, regular weekly lunches or drinks after work — rituals like these can help random co-workers become more connected.Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Bills still brought Lewis into the game to serve as the dime ’backer, but rather than bringing in Smoot for one of the defensive tackle roles, that became Milano’s job.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The new blockchain platform creates new revenue streams through continuous royalties and secondary marketplaces by providing creators with the means to produce in-game objects that hold their worth across different games.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Other crops should receive a general garden fertilizer monthly or consider use of a slow-release product that may only be needed once to produce the harvests.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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As the winter storms progress, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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But even a successful appeal would take months, if not years, to progress through the courts.Ella Lee, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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While fostering friendships, helping our aging residents and supporting local businesses and their employees, our strength lies in our shared commitment to connection.Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Imperial stouts that are aged in wood barrels could not be entered in this category and were instead only eligible for awards in a barrel aging category.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Drafted by the Browns in 2010, McCoy had to go with the teams that wanted to give him a job.Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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But there’s also no shame going with the sidekick, who proved his mettle after 10 games out by not missing a single defensive beat.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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