as in arising
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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This prosecutor litigates cases arising from accidents in the mountains.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein but has made no comment on allegations arising from the recent release of Epstein files.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the 43rd president’s penchant for surfacing mostly for official events — joking in an affectionate and hilarious manner with Michelle Obama — Bush’s taciturn post-presidency cuts a striking contrast with the two men who bracketed his tenure.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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For locals, these sheltered passages can also make surfacing almost unnecessary.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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With some of the young players emerging, perhaps that can change in the coming years, even if Norway never has as many stars as other hockey hotbeds.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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When Lorne Michaels began putting together a live Saturday night sketch show, Chase’s name kept coming up.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Part of parenting is coming up with creative ways of tackling mundane problems.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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While this is happening, grad students who are doing incredible research are struggling to make ends meet and hundreds of capable students are being turned down by medical schools.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Like its classic counterpart, the scent is exciting, but this time the bright citrus, ginger, and creamy magnolia offer promise of what’s to come, rather than painting a picture of what’s happening in the current moment.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Springing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springing%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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