growing up

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It’s on appreciation, namely for the recipes and rituals I took for granted, or rolled my eyes at, growing up.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Because when Caligiuri was growing up in Diamond Bar, the only playmate he could find was the door of his garage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I was around 18 at the time of the launch - it was a big part of my adult life growing up," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I think just growing up and taking more risks and being more open and having more perspective is where the biggest change has come.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

What if noticing was a sign that Finn was growing up?

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix