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as in to wake
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
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as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
note in your report any problems that arise while you are conducting the experiment
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as in to begin
to come into existence
it is not known exactly how mammals arose, but scientists date the earliest mammals to the Triassic period
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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
slowly the hot-air balloon arose, and the round-the-world flight was begun
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Recent Examples of arise
Concerns about vessels in the estuary resurfaced Monday after people associated with the aquatic center complained about them blocking the waterway and other issues that have arisen.
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
By following these five steps, business owners can build a stronger financial foundation, reduce their reliance on debt, and ensure their organizations can respond more confidently when unexpected issues arise.
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Rob Falzon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Guardian reports that concerns first arose over Allan’s canvas Seaside Explorers, which won the AU$20,000 (US$13,800) Doyles Art Award for landscape painting in 2025.
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Artforum,
24 June 2026
When the opportunity arose to lease the farm from its owner, the Domaine de Chantilly, the couple jumped at the chance, without knowing exactly what to do.
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Ian Phillips,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
By following these five steps, business owners can build a stronger financial foundation, reduce their reliance on debt, and ensure their organizations can respond more confidently when unexpected issues arise.
—
Rob Falzon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Guardian reports that concerns first arose over Allan’s canvas Seaside Explorers, which won the AU$20,000 (US$13,800) Doyles Art Award for landscape painting in 2025.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
When the opportunity arose to lease the farm from its owner, the Domaine de Chantilly, the couple jumped at the chance, without knowing exactly what to do.
—
Ian Phillips,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
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Cut to Buffy waking to an empty pillow next to her, and Angel, now without his soul, having a snack on the street.
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When your dopamine levels, the chemical baseline responsible for motivation and pursuit, are naturally low, your brain searches for quick stimuli to wake itself up.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.
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While YouTube’s growth on TV sets keeps accelerating, most other streamers are flat, down, or up only slightly, with YouTube also rolling out new features meant to grow that share further.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Rumors of such a move surfaced a while back … but still a bummer.
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The sideways walk of true crabs originated with a single ancestor.
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Adobe projects that consumer clicks originating from generative AI tools to retail sites will skyrocket by 103 percent compared to last June.
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Kate ascended over 10,000 feet in the three climbs, according to the palace.
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Because the dirt road was narrow, muddy and frequently washed out, Cantrell envisioned a new road heading west and ascending the hilltop of Pulaski Heights, near what is now Allsopp Park.
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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arise. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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