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"grew in numbers" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it when referring to an increasing count of people or things. For example, "The number of people attending the meeting grew in numbers as more people became aware of it."
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Sikhs grew in numbers and became a political force".
"Investigative reporters grew in numbers and skill," he writes.
As tall buildings grew in numbers, architects found themselves in a difficult position.
The march went ahead, and it grew in numbers by the thousands, advancing towards Islamabad.
But as the church grew in numbers and influence, Mr. Jones's paranoia deepened.
The Latino electorate also grew in numbers and political participation, he said.
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The rioters grew in number to 400.
…became larger, the symbols, called ideographs, grew in number.
As this infantry force grew in number, its organization changed.
He went on and on like this as the buzzards grew in number.
By "cads", Fry meant professionals, who grew in number at the time he played.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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