grown

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Casey’s began as a general store in Boone, Iowa, in 1968, and has grown to become the third-largest convenience store operator in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

More than £7bn in bills and charges was owed by March last year, the UK's spending watchdog said, but estimates suggest that total has grown since.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As it is, oil prices remain elevated and have grown volatile in recent days on renewed fighting that threatened fragile ceasefires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Its exposure to SpaceX has since grown to $291.6 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Um…” My plate is empty, so I should be eager to hang out with Emma and the kids, but my limbs have grown tired in the bright sunshine.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller