burgeon

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If the 20% mandate were in place now, for example, EPSCoR’s budget would burgeon to about $1.75 billion.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 2, 2022

Even beyond the pandemic, he feels optimistic that the business will continue to burgeon — especially in the toilet-paper-loving U.S., where he sees a broad horizon for growth, especially among environmentally conscious consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021

As a result, the second joey, after it is born and has grown in the pouch, will be exiting the pouch around the time that spring grasses burgeon, when there is plenty to eat.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2020

The season’s traditions burgeon with messages of brotherhood and good will.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2019

Speak you for me; my budding thoughts, grown strong, One after one will burgeon into song, Like lilies in the bosom of the stream.

From Love's Comedy by Herford, C. H. (Charles Harold)