grown

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She may have grown up in showbusiness, working on multiple Disney shows before launching her music career, but she's neither cosseted nor precious.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Jamie, both you and Linda have been acting since you were quite young and, in some ways, have grown up on camera.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Our kids are grown and independent, and we are very comfortable financially.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Our kids are grown and independent, and we are very comfortable financially.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It was several days before I perceived that most of these “girls” were young men in hiding from the forced-labor conscription, which had grown more ruthless than ever.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom