swell
Example Sentences
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By noon, the crowd had swollen to hundreds, blasting music, chanting, with motorists honking horns and waving flags on nearby roads.
From BBC
When Arteta spoke to the media on Friday he said Rice's knee was still swollen and he did not know whether he would be able to play.
From BBC
Since 2022, when costs for basics swelled, many shoppers have spent more cautiously.
From MarketWatch
His right hand shows persistent bruising, often covered with thick makeup and at times a bandage, and his ankles have appeared swollen.
From Barron's
For decades, purchases of attractively priced businesses have helped swell Berkshire profits.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
