upgrowth

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There was a swift upgrowth of the hedgerows, a sudden vision of cows and horses, and of people running across fields.

From Tales from Many Sources Vol. V by Various

In this way, growing at its edge, deepening, and contributing to an upgrowth from the bottom, a few centuries may serve entirely to fill a deep basin with peaty accumulation.

From Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography by Shaler, Nathaniel Southgate

There was a sudden upgrowth of virulent pamphlets of the old Martin Marprelate type.

From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by Green, John Richard

The wisdom of Walpole was rewarded by a quick upgrowth of prosperity.

From History of the English People, Volume VII The Revolution, 1683-1760; Modern England, 1760-1767 by Green, John Richard

During his brother's reign he had watched the upgrowth of public discontent as the new policy of the monarchy developed itself, and he now appealed to England as the restorer of its ancient liberties.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard