grow
verb (used without object)
to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
had grown
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past perfectof grow.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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High-end party planner Charlotte Melia said "balloon arches" had grown in popularity, with many people inspired by parties held by influencers and celebrities.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The blaze had grown to 10,374 acres, with 26% containment, as of Thursday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Some of the fund’s backers had grown frustrated before the recent turmoil and had warned Aschenbrenner about the risks of leverage, according to people familiar with the situation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Except Catalent was a company that had grown fast when it ramped up to produce COVID-19 vaccines, and it came with known manufacturing issues.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
At the foot of a hill, under a patch of tall trees with pointed leaves, the branches had grown to make a small house.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
