as in arose
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue has just cropped up in the campaign
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Even with the new tunnel machines, obstacles arose.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026 -
The goal was to play a patient game then jump on the offensive when opportunities arose rather than trying to force the issue and abdicate defensive responsibilities.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Since the credit card disclosures surfaced, Stewart and her delegates have doubled down and pledged to fight on.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Rumors of a breakup later surfaced around the 2026 Super Bowl.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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When the issue of climate change emerged, it was initially viewed as just another environmental challenge, which environmental groups met with campaigns for national and international climate policies, all while still advocating for the preservation of wildlands.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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As technology has evolved in innovative and surprising ways over the course of the past several years, new tools have emerged that further support independence and creativity at every turn.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Except that is not what happened.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Police said the fatal confrontation happened next to a weed truck parked across from a gas station.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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LeBron James sat with both feet in a bucket of ice and both knees wrapped in ice, his answers brief when the subject of the officiating came up after the Lakers lost Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-107, Thursday night at Paycom Center.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Hauser came up limping after a midair collision with Embiid on the final play of the first quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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All of the passengers survived the crash, which occurred roughly 80 miles from the Florida coast Tuesday, according to officials.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The play occurred early in the game as the Fever held a two-point lead.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Cropped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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