grow out of
Example Sentences
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In practice, he argues, many innovations grow out of existing ones, often by borrowing or transplanting concepts from one field to another.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
The recordings were just as funny and weird and interesting as I remembered them; they didn’t seem dated, they didn’t seem superfluous, they weren’t something I was going to grow out of.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025
"No country can tax or cut its way out of this crisis alone. Africa must grow out of debt, supported by a fairer global financial system," Chidoka told AFP.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
Weather service officials warn that there will be an increased risk for heat sickness and fires to start and grow out of control.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025
“Oh, no, Reynie, you don’t grow out of it. It’s just that once you acquire a family, you no longer need to wish for one.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
