Example Sentences

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Soccer has been growing steadily in popularity in the U.S. in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors have poured into the business, which has been growing quickly and has few regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The number of publicly traded quantum computing companies has been growing.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Several trusts did not record reports of racism prior to 2023, meaning older comparison figures are not available, but campaigners claim the issue has been growing for several years.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The split second has been growing more and more important to us.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck