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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The company’s data-center business grew about 90% year over year in the March quarter.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

His ideas grew more ambitious, but he didn't have the equipment, money or manpower to film them - so taught himself animation using YouTube tutorials.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

As he grew older, and cooking and cleaning became harder, his labor of love became a family affair, with his sons regularly helping out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Its population grew fourfold, and its landmass doubled after Jefferson’s 1803 Louisiana Purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The days grew shorter, along with Tansy’s temper.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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