as in surfaces
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue has just cropped up in the campaign
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High cognitive load is an early indicator of burnout, slower innovation and operational instability that often surfaces before traditional IT metrics reveal problems.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026 -
Also, this is the first time his angry baritone surfaces on record in its full power.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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That's typically where confusion arises.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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If such an opportunity arises, producers would be well served by bringing this entire exceptional cast out east to perform it.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Just as the global economy cautiously emerges from one crisis, another is beckoning at the doorstep, one that is completely out of politicians’ control.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Continue reading … LONG ROAD AHEAD — 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' icon emerges from induced coma.—
,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The video does not show what happens next inside the vehicle.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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A lot of good research happens when people can draw on tools, techniques and insights from different areas, disciplines and even fields.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Crops (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crops%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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