grow into
verb
grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: to become (something) as time passes
She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.
His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.
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His leadership skills would be a direct fit in the Broncos’ locker room, as a former walk-on who grew into a star at Texas. —
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 An Emmy-winning design expert and television host, Berk’s design firm first began as an online business, then grew into a furniture store before ultimately expanding. —Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 Under Cook, Apple has grown into the world’s third most-valuable company. —Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow into
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 An Emmy-winning design expert and television host, Berk’s design firm first began as an online business, then grew into a furniture store before ultimately expanding. —Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 Under Cook, Apple has grown into the world’s third most-valuable company. —Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow into
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