as in booming
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as in cultivating
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 progressing
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of growing
Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
Its impacts are being felt in new and growing coalitions—such as the BRICS group, which may soon expand beyond its original members, Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa—but even more through the individual actions of its states.
—Sarang Shidore, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2023
Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Consider the fact that the company’s net income registered a turnaround in fiscal 2023 growing by ~45% following years of restructuring.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That's not actually true, and there is a small but growing effort to push back against this language, this rhetoric.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
Its impacts are being felt in new and growing coalitions—such as the BRICS group, which may soon expand beyond its original members, Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa—but even more through the individual actions of its states.
—Sarang Shidore, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2023
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The rise of the wet martini is closely linked to the growing interest in mindful drinking.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Consider the fact that the company’s net income registered a turnaround in fiscal 2023 growing by ~45% following years of restructuring.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: The booming market is prompting some investors and agencies to call for more transparency into a corner of Wall Street that operates mostly in the dark.Michael Flaherty, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The only stronger performance was during the booming dotcom days under former President Bill Clinton during the 1990s.Matt Egan, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Executive presence is about cultivating a professional brand that reflects your achievements in a way that exudes confidence.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Companies can solve this by providing flexible subscription plans and cultivating strong customer relationships.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The habits and mindsets that brought you success at one stage of your career might hold you back from progressing to the next level.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After this recent stratospheric flight, which was supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering and the Rapid Prototyping Programs, AV will continue aggressively progressing Horus A towards operational employment.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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Expand your mind and energize your body and soul by taking a leap of faith, engaging in spiritual awareness and becoming more in tune with nature and the universe.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Colorado wildfires are becoming more extreme, and fire officials must seek new and better ways to prevent and fight them.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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The company is known for producing high-quality Tequilas, offering various expressions, from Silver and Reposado to Añejo and their ultra-premium Milenio Extra Añejo.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the time since producing these stories, Hurricane Helene has devastated areas across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia, with nearly 200 dead, a million without power, and countless homes destroyed or displaced.Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Drawing from my own experience, here are seven areas to consider when developing a professional, dynamic website.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition, Ukraine is facing new uncertainty as waves of North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia have arrived near Ukraine's border and are preparing to join the fight against Ukrainian troops in coming days.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Financial firms from Citigroup to regional banks including PNC Financial Services will post their earnings in coming days, alongside this week’s blockbuster reports from Netflix and Procter & Gamble , among many others.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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