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or sprung (up)
as in surfaced
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue sprang up at yesterday's meeting of the school board
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Boise State University is considering renaming one of its most prominent roadways after allegations surfaced last week about its namesake.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Eleven whales — most of them female — surfaced, their heads facing one another, and started thrashing and diving above and below the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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While the delivery of the first of the class submarine SSBN 826 was initially scheduled for 2027, issues arose.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The issue arose after her staff sought to host a reception following a new renovation but were told a liquor license would be required, Dahl said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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That proved to be Skenes’ final pitch — much to the delight of a home crowd that began to cheer as soon as Pirates manager Don Kelly emerged from the dugout.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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News of Coogler’s take on the beloved sci-fi procedural first emerged in 2023, when Carter revealed that Coogler had contacted him about rebooting the series with a diverse cast.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Much has happened since, when the Hornets trudged out of Madison Square Garden with a 6-16 mark.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The initial rally happened on June 14, a week after the uptick in immigration enforcement operations in LA County.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traore’s 3-pointer pulled the Nets within one and Towns then missed two free throws before Saraf’s shot came up short.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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His father, Rabbi Mendy Carlebach, came up with an alternative travel plan – a three-day journey taking Ephy Carlebach through Israel, Egypt and Greece.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to the criminal complaint, about 100 people were in the rec center when the shooting occurred, which followed a fight involving some girls.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The shooting occurred, a police probable cause statement said, after Kirsten Wells was walking her dog and, on her path up the street, saw that the engine of one of King’s vehicle was running near his yard.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Sprang (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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