But as the deadline approached, the pressure seemed to diminish rather than grow.

It seemed to increase and grow stronger as he pushed further along.

As if there were two of him he seemed to dwindle and grow larger at the same time.

The space about them seemed to shiver and grow dim.

The fear seems to grow and grow inside me until I can hardly think.

The terror in the room seemed to shimmer and grow as if it were a real thing.

He can't seem to get over the fact that we have five fingers and grow whiskers!

The entire show seems to slow and grow a little opaque throughout its last half-hour.

Her eyes seemed to moisten and grow deeper as she gave confirmation.

The air in the chamber seemed to waver and grow thick.