Example Sentences

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Her character arc implicitly concedes this when she outgrows some of her early ways in the third act.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

When he outgrows that, he said, they’ll remove the fake grass and put in something else — Margaret is thinking about an herb garden.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

If the stalk outgrows the jar, move it to a larger one.

From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023

"But whenever that innovation outgrows the footprint of the game, that's when I think we have a problem."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2023

“Her stomping will be a lot more effective when she outgrows those slippers,” I say.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead