Grammar fix

a growing awareness

increasing recognition (of an issue or fact)

a situation where more and more people are starting to notice or understand something important, often leading to change or action.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

There is a growing awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace.society
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need for healthier eating habits among young people.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: a growing awareness of [something]

WrongThere is a growing awareness about of the risks.

RightThere is a growing awareness of the risks.

'Awareness OF something' — don't double up 'about of'.

Patterna growing awareness of [something]

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff There is an increasing cognizance among the public regarding this issue.

Natural There's a growing awareness of the issue.

'Cognizance' is rare and legalistic; 'awareness' is the normal word.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

a growing awareness of
the dangersthe issuethe needthe impact

Don't confuse it

Unlike 'awareness' or 'a general awareness', 'a growing awareness' emphasizes that more people are starting to notice or care about something, not that it is already common knowledge.

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