grow out

verb

grew out; grown out; growing out; grows out

transitive verb

: to allow to get longer
growing out her hair

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The music scenes that would eventually produce techno grew out of all three. — Carla Vecchiola, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Once devoted to chin-skimming cuts, Hadid has spent the last year growing out her hair. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 July 2026 Beyoncé recently revealed that Carter inspired Jay-Z to grow out his natural hair. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Turner says the book grew out of more than four decades of experience working in advanced water treatment and environmental engineering. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow out

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“Grow out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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