grow in

Frequency: 7.281.2 per million words

Used to specify the area or quality that is increasing (e.g., in confidence, in size).

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Examples (10)

  • She continued to grow in confidence.
  • The company has grown in value since the new CEO took over.
  • As they worked together, their mutual respect started to grow in strength.
  • The city is expected to grow in population over the next decade.
  • My appreciation for classical music grew in depth as I learned more about it.
  • The tree will grow in size significantly in the next few years.
  • His reputation will only grow in stature with this latest achievement.
  • The movement has been growing in popularity among young people.
  • Children often grow in independence when they go to summer camp.
  • The scandal grew in complexity as more details were revealed.