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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
Industrial production growth stayed broadly flat at 5.4% compared with 5.3% in October.
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Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024
The drop-off is a sharp turnaround from last year’s growth in freshman enrollment according to a new analysis, commissioned by the National College Attainment Network.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Last year retail spending growth was 3.4 percent, but will likely slow to 3.2 percent this year and then drop to 3.1 percent in 2025.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
As companies focus on sustainable growth, such a volatile environment inevitably tests their resilience.
—Ketil Gjerstad, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024
The drop-off is a sharp turnaround from last year’s growth in freshman enrollment according to a new analysis, commissioned by the National College Attainment Network.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Last year retail spending growth was 3.4 percent, but will likely slow to 3.2 percent this year and then drop to 3.1 percent in 2025.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
As companies focus on sustainable growth, such a volatile environment inevitably tests their resilience.
—Ketil Gjerstad, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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There are approximately 25 cases annually in the United States of very high-risk relapsed Wilm’s tumor, according to CCRF.Mark Tatge, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Cotton — who recently underwent surgery to remove a benign tumor — last posted about Wood on his birthday on Instagram in October.Daniela Avila, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In The Language Puzzle, archeologist Steven Mithen draws on the latest research from linguistics, anthropology, psychology and genetics to guide the reader through some 1.6 million years of hominin evolution.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The ongoing evolution of more innovative features and functionality, such as Ethereum’s smart contracts, will likely add to this.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This development aligns with the NFL’s recent policy changes permitting private equity investments in teams, a move that has opened doors for diverse ownership opportunities.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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In other words, robotaxis aren't going to pay off anytime soon — perhaps no surprise given the costs of development and kitting out a car versus the much cheaper business model of Uber or Lyft.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hints of honeycomb, caramel, and vanilla reflect the long maturation in oak.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Electric Vehicle Improvements The improvement can be attributed to the maturation of electric and plug-in hybrid technology, according to Jake Fisher, head of Consumer Reports' automotive test center.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Medications for the Condition Some prescribed medications work to slow the progression of the disease.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, getting adequate doses of vitamin C has been shown to slow down the progression of clouding.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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The most important thing to know is that these shrubs benefit from annual pruning to keep them neat and to promote better flowering.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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For 2025, industry experts predict expansions on already-booming product and treatment themes within the skin-care space.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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On Israel, the bill, among other things, includes an expansion of U.S. joint military exercises with Israel and a prohibition on the Pentagon citing casualty data from Hamas.Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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