as in to grow
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Born in Berkeley, California in 1940, Lesh grew up as a trumpet player and appreciator of avant-garde classical and free jazz.
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Mallory has always been a performer and grew up in a musical family.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2024
After growing up in San Francisco, Block served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII and in the Coast Guard during the Korean War.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
As a Black woman who grew up in Louisiana, a silk press will always bring a smile to my face.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Mallory has always been a performer and grew up in a musical family.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2024
After growing up in San Francisco, Block served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII and in the Coast Guard during the Korean War.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
As a Black woman who grew up in Louisiana, a silk press will always bring a smile to my face.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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