growing up
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It seems natural that scores of American Jews would feel connected to Israel, after growing up being told of its supreme importance and perhaps visiting the country or having family there.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
Even though Sally cast a spell that made her children forget their powers, now that they’re growing up, they can’t escape that darned curse.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Harper was only too happy to share his memories of growing up and winning championships with Team USA in an 18-and-under tournament in Venezuela and a 16-and-under tournament in Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Now adults, they talk of growing up with night terrors and the burden of constantly being seen as victims of a historic disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
All stopped to watch as Principal Wombat walked Zeke out to the middle of the blacktop basketball court that had weeds growing up through the cracks.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
