bloomed
Britishadjective
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By the time we get to the second funeral, we see how much he has bloomed.
From Los Angeles Times
Where there had been a jungle of weeds and vines, perennials and annuals bloomed thanks to avid volunteer gardeners and contributions from locals.
Hundreds of channels bloomed, then thousands of unregulated streaming networks sprouted.
Suddenly, in the distance, a large cloud of smoke bloomed somewhere beyond the destroyed edge of Gaza’s Nuseirat camp.
From Los Angeles Times
But it’s worth stressing the takeaway: Redford was always deferential to his leading women, all of whom bloomed and ached in his absence.
From Los Angeles Times
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