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.
were growing
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past progressiveof grow.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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My best friend Paloma and I used to go to the Spring Valley swap meet every Sunday when we were growing up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Roughly 30 giant Taiwania firs were growing together in a dense and ancient 'pure forest'.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Earlier this year Walmart said sales were growing solidly but lost its crown to Amazon as the country’s largest company by annual revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
She said that at the beginning of the year, protein shakes were growing rapidly, thanks to an increased focus on wellness.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
I was growing, and other kids were growing.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
