Some arguments grew out of those claimings, but only with words.

For a long time I found this difficult to believe, but with each passing year the argument has grown more credible.

But the price of oil fell from $40 a barrel to $12, and the argument grew less persuasive.

The argument grew more heated, but it was clear I would get no satisfaction.

The argument was a sore one, and growing more so since the Simbul had turned up missing as well.

And once, an argument with his former wife grew so heated that the police were summoned.

In the days following, the arguments and reactions around the country only grew.

She stood watching and did not move as the argument grew more heated.

And it seemed like the arguments were growing farther apart, the conversations closer.

Several staff members from "60 Minutes" said the argument over the interview had grown nasty.