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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Active fixed-income ETFs have been growing faster than passive funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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
That’s because over the past year, paychecks and prices have been growing at the same 3.5% rate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Amid all the hype and spending, there also have been growing fears about whether AI will take over people’s jobs and whether the boom will lead to a bubble that will eventually burst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Meanwhile, the cage trap sat empty where the traditional group should have been growing.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
