spring from
verb
sprang from or sprung from; sprung from; springing from; springs from
informal
: to start from or be caused by (something)
The idea sprang from a dream I had.
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Travelers who happen by the small town of Ida Grove, Iowa, about 100 miles north of Omaha, might be intrigued (and a little perplexed) by the castle-like structures that sprang from the vision of Byron Godbersen, founder of Midwest Industries.
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Everything seems to spring from his mind fully formed.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The indoor-outdoor theme springs from a mix of elements.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Everything seems to spring from his mind fully formed.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The indoor-outdoor theme springs from a mix of elements.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Spring from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20from. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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