growth spurt
noun
: an occurrence of growing quickly and suddenly in a short period of time
When he was 11 he had a growth spurt.
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The bottom line: San Antonio's growth spurt is undeniable, but its housing market's ability to keep up is still in question.
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Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Morocco As Morocco prepares for the FIFA World Cup in 2030, the North African nation is experiencing a hotel growth spurt.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Over the past four years, Southern Tide has been on a growth spurt under the direction of chief executive officer Carey Ann Campbell.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Disney Cruise Line is undergoing a serious growth spurt, with a new ship, the Disney Treasure, setting sail on its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Morocco As Morocco prepares for the FIFA World Cup in 2030, the North African nation is experiencing a hotel growth spurt.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Over the past four years, Southern Tide has been on a growth spurt under the direction of chief executive officer Carey Ann Campbell.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Disney Cruise Line is undergoing a serious growth spurt, with a new ship, the Disney Treasure, setting sail on its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Growth spurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20spurt. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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