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grew

American  
[groo] / gru /

verb

  1. simple past tense of grow.


grew British  
/ ɡruː /

verb

  1. the past tense of grow

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Example Sentences

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It’s rolls grew even more since the January fires and the insurer has been sued by fire victims over its claims practices.

From Los Angeles Times

For a generation that grew up in an entirely digital world, dependence on technology is a familiar habit that some are trying to break.

From Los Angeles Times

They grew up on tales of legendary coach Herb Brooks, Mike Eruzione’s game-winning goal against the Russians and the win that made an entire generation of Americans believe in miracles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Real private domestic demand grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in Q4, a bit lighter than we anticipated, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see this revised higher.

From Barron's

He grew up in Latrobe, Penn., and got his start in journalism writing the police blotter for his local paper.

From The Wall Street Journal