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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Sherri arose in 2022 after Shepherd ably filled in for Wendy Williams at the end of that show’s run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026 -
That first test flight was also plagued by hydrogen fuel leaks before blasting off, as well as a helium issue similar to the one that arose Saturday.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Simultaneously, a 2021 video surfaced of Porter yelling at a staffer.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bannerman’s Own Words Questions about race and fairness have surfaced around Bannerman’s experience before.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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When Paramount – a company in disarray and deep financial distress – started courting potential buyers in 2024, Ellison emerged as the white knight.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though players who are bought out by Sunday can join another team at any time and maintain playoff eligibility, no strong buyout candidate has emerged for the Heat.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The confrontation happened Wednesday one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino channel in Cayo Falcones, off the northern coast of the Villa Clara province in central Cuba, according to Cuban government officials.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gusmane Coulibaly was arrested on Thursday after his picture was circulated on a NYPD tipline for a massive snowball skirmish that happened earlier this week.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rooftop owners, led by the late Beth Murphy of Murphy’s Bleachers, came up with their own plan to allow the Cubs to install LED and static advertising signage — 20 feet by 7 feet — on the facades of the rooftop buildings.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Kim came up multiple times throughout the conversation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Add additional soil, if needed, if settling has occurred or standing water puddles are still present.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was situated about 4 miles northwest of The Geysers and occurred at a depth of just 2 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Cropped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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