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growth; development
stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up)
(ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
elongation; extension; carry (e.g. of sound); sustain
nobi; solid extension; thick extension
今年の売上の伸びは予想を上回った。
This year's sales growth exceeded expectations.
子供の身長の伸びが著しい時期だ。
It's a period of remarkable growth in the child's height.
経済の伸びが鈍化していると報告された。
It was reported that economic growth is slowing.