as in arising
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue has just cropped up in the campaign
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Widespread rumors, often arising from fear and misinformation, discourage residents from adhering to health warnings or seeking medical help during an outbreak, health officials say.—
Ope Adetayo,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026 -
And, unlike Section 122, there’s no limit to the level or duration of tariffs arising from Section 301 investigations.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Those same sentiments are surfacing as the drink is scheduled for its comeback.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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As the appointment progressed, Fazal says emotions began surfacing throughout the room.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Hyaluronic acid supplements are an emerging category, but both experts agree that the topical approach is the most direct and reliable way to combat dehydration.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The sandstone lintel, showing a fearsome dragon with human arms emerging from lush foliage, once adorned the entrance to an early Khmer sanctuary.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 June 2026
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With this event coming up, now’s the perfect time to buy someone important in your life a gift relating to one of their favorite movies.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Maxim voiced frustration that repairs weren’t happening quickly enough and resentment at the intrusion on his privacy as workers came in and out.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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On top of that, the SpaceX IPO is happening near the end of the second quarter, when more than $100 billion of stock sales unrelated to the IPO were already expected, according to Boutle.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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“Cropping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropping%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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