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grown

[grohn] / groʊn /
ADJECTIVE
of age
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
adult grown up


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But that optimism has grown this year with the rise of Anthropic, which has focused on subscription-based coding tools for businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The company has since restructured as a for-profit corporation and has grown into one of the world's most valuable private companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Through the decades, the road has grown from an American artifact into a global symbol of small-town Americana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Noah had grown up hearing about his great-grandfather's heroics.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Aunt Maud lived just down the road in the old Singleterry home place where her and Mother had grown up.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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