grown

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From a forgotten match in deepest Brazil to the arrival of global superstars on American shores, the U.S. has grown from soccer backwater into host of the biggest World Cup in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This is the fourth year of the LA Card Show, and my, how it has grown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Duke of Burgundy caterpillars only eat the leaves of cowslips and primroses, and only when the plants are grown in very specific conditions.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

For example, the pay for a project engineering director has grown 8.15% since last year, according to Payscale.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Hush. Get’n in grown folks’ business…” she says in a disapproving tone.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold