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.
have been growing
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present perfect progressiveof grow.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Worries over the looming Social Security shortfall have been growing, especially among younger people.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
However, the investors have been growing increasingly worried about when the vast sums of cash being pumped into the AI sector will see a meaningful return, if ever.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
There have been growing calls from disgruntled fans for the club to be sold, with the most vocal showing coming outside King Power Stadium after relegation from the Championship was confirmed last season.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Labor costs have been growing slowly relative to productivity, making a broad price breakout less likely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, the cage trap sat empty where the traditional group should have been growing.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
