growing up

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey has lifted the lid on his childhood growing up in a quaint Maine town—revealing the stark differences between that experience and the life he lives today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Susan Collins, a Republican, has been winning Senate elections in Maine since I was a toddler growing up there.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

"I was never a great student growing up, but I found martial arts really gave me the drive to persevere and do hard things," Terao said.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Because when Caligiuri was growing up in Diamond Bar, the only playmate he could find was the door of his garage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Speaking of which, have you shown your boss that article yet? The one about growing up in Romania?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros