as in to gain
to gradually increase in
you've grown in wisdom over the years
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Portugal is gaining popularity with American tourists due to its affordability, safety, and accessibility.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025 -
The popularity Nirvana gained at stupefying speed and unmanageable proportions in 1991 is impossible to replicate in the culture and music industry of 2025.—
Chris R. Morgan,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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Manager Craig Counsell expects Soroka to be built up to multi-inning usage before he’s activated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Kidder says the pillow underneath your pillowcase tends to build up with sweat, body oils, dust mites, and allergens overtime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
29 Aug. 2025
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Grow (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20%28in%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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