grain growth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grain growth
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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But this time around, you can probably see it yourself, and perhaps even snap a grainy photo of it on your smartphone.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2023
“Not for sale,” Onaran soon posted to Blowout’s online forum, sharing a grainy photo of the clear Soto rookie.
From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2022
A text from Gallo awaits when I get home: word of a bear sighting, followed by a grainy photo of the creature lumbering in front of their car.
From Scientific American • Sep. 15, 2021
This rapper’s single and grainy photo were briefly featured on the page for the actual ’70s group—though now he’s just known as El’o.
From Slate • May 10, 2021
And a grainy photo of a tall, dark-skinned woman in heels and a shiny blue dress, holding a microphone.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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