Puzzled, and growing slightly worried, she got out of bed.

As the afternoon became evening, Anna began to grow worried.

At this point, he grew angry and worried about the relationship.

He didn't come up for so long that she grew worried.

In recent years, she said, he was growing more worried about crime.

She tried again two days later, and grew very worried.

Would Katie eventually grow worried about him and come looking?

More months passed and the young lady grew increasingly worried.

But he didn't come back into sight, and after a few moments, I grew worried.

I was hopeful of this, but am now growing increasingly worried.