upgrowth

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Could Providence have selected a more fitting spot for the upgrowth of a romantic boy?

From Lloyd George The Man and His Story by Dilnot, Frank

That which ye sow Is it ye who cause its upgrowth, or do we cause it to spring forth?

From The Koran (Al-Qur'an) by Rodwell, J. M. (John Medows)

During his brother's reign he had watched the upgrowth of public discontent as the new policy of the monarchy developed itself, and he now appealed to England as the restorer of its ancient liberties.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard

There was a sudden upgrowth of virulent pamphlets of the old Martin Marprelate type.

From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by Green, John Richard

A’, A’, outer edges of the atoll formed by upgrowth of the coral during the subsidence of the peak.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various