burgeon

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Even beyond the pandemic, he feels optimistic that the business will continue to burgeon — especially in the toilet-paper-loving U.S., where he sees a broad horizon for growth, especially among environmentally conscious consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021

But theorists have had a hard time modeling how the smoldering fusion flares would burgeon into an all-consuming detonation.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 4, 2020

As a result, the second joey, after it is born and has grown in the pouch, will be exiting the pouch around the time that spring grasses burgeon, when there is plenty to eat.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2020

The season’s traditions burgeon with messages of brotherhood and good will.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2019

Yet, methinks,You might have made this widowed solitudeA holy rest—a spell of soft gray weather,Beneath whose fragrant dews all tender thoughtsMight bud and burgeon.

From The Saint's Tragedy by Kingsley, Charles