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a type of growth that comes from external sources such as mergers or acquisitions, rather than from within a company's existing operations
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The company decided to pursue inorganic growth through mergers and acquisitions.
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The company is looking to grow quickly through buying other businesses.
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The company is planning to beef up by snapping up some competitors.
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Inorganic growth is like adding branches to a tree instead of letting it grow naturally.