growing

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Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

They noted the economy was growing at a pace considered by most economists to be well above its natural speed limit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Carol Kemp, 64, is among a growing number of people receiving meals from the Centenary Methodist Church in Boston, Lincolnshire, according to volunteers.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"Despite growing awareness of the downsides of habitual and excessive device use, people struggle to successfully manage their time online," said Drage, a senior research fellow at the University of Cambridge.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

His legs were longer, and he was growing a mantle of thick black fur around his shoulders.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver