1.   Bones grow by accumulating crystals of minerals.

2.   Earth not only grew by aggregation from a cloud of particles, but by collisions with other cosmic matter.

3.   Embryos grow by cell division.

4.   Extra police had been brought in, but the Bridgeport mob grew by the minute.

5.   It was awash with phosphorescence, which grew brighter minute by minute as their eyes grew accustomed to the scene.

6.   Meanwhile, the big construction companies are trying to grow by making inroads into turf traditionally held by medium-size builders.

7.   The breach between them grew by itself, a result of misunderstandings, inadequate concessions and ineffectual violence.

8.   The embryo grows by cell division.

9.   The sense of anger and outrage within the community seemed to grow by the hour.