as in to surface
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue has just cropped up in the campaign
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The video illustrates allegations that first surfaced in a probable cause affidavit unsealed after Kohberger's arrest — which revealed that a neighbor's camera picked up sounds of a struggle followed by a dog's barking.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025 -
More trends surface when looking at his assists year-on-year.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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And with those sightings arose… The Life of an AI Theory.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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The same concern arises with jewelry, which is also a traditional way of holding gold.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Israel, meanwhile, has emerged from the war in a much stronger security position after decimating Hamas in Gaza, slamming Hezbollah in Lebanon, and hammering Iran's nuclear facilities.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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For boys to feel freed from this hierarchy, change needs to happen at every level, from homes and classrooms to community centers and government buildings, and most especially within the technology industry.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Crop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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