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outgrowth

[out-grohth] / ˈaʊtˌgroʊθ /




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The episode punctuated how reflexively we latch onto the idea of weakness as the primary outgrowth of racial injustice.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

The injured tissue produced substantial neurite outgrowth, meaning the long extensions that allow neurons to communicate began growing again.

From Science Daily Feb. 16, 2026

These buyouts are absurd, an outgrowth of a crazed marketplace and undeniably screwy optics at a state university.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 4, 2025

It was an outgrowth of playing golf with some friends who happened to own thoroughbreds.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

Nor does it necessarily contradict our explanation of fertility magic, of which it can be seen as a late outgrowth.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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