swell
verb (used without object)
to grow in bulk, as by the absorption of moisture or the processes of growth.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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“Assuming a Scottish team is in the Olympics in the next 20 years or so,” Bairner said, ”I’ll probably be there with you, and my chest will be swelling with pride as well.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2012