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Discover LudwigThe phrase "accident grows" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a situation where an accident increases in severity or frequency, but the wording is awkward and unclear.
Example: "As the investigation continued, it became evident that the accident grows more complex with each new piece of evidence."
Alternatives: "accident escalates" or "accident increases".
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On the other hand, if every car on the road is an S.U.V., the cost of an accident grows substantially.
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