According to one report, it is very likely that the world's population will stop growing before the end of the 21st century.
Do you want to grow fat and old before your time?
That number could grow to 5 million before the end of 2012.
She is a child who has grown old before her time.
"If you ask too many questions you'll grow old before your time."
The image grew before the General's eyes so he could study details.
Apparently normal, the boy was learning to speak, but he seemed to grow before their eyes.
After five years, that account grows to $10,770 before tax.
The sea froze over, and nothing would grow before May.
At last the wind dropped a little, and the light grew broad before them.