growing up

Example Sentences

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"I was never a great student growing up, but I found martial arts really gave me the drive to persevere and do hard things," Terao said.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

“My friends, growing up and to this day, are all different backgrounds, races and religions. We were like a bunch of punk kids running around the city.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Well, okay: In the absolute broadest possible sense, the photos are about her kids growing up.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Persepolis, first published in 2000, follows the story of young Marjane growing up during and after the Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“How sad it is that my three pupils are growing up so quickly, and yet their true parents are missing it all.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood