as in surfaces
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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The luxury sector surfaces the stakes most clearly.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026 -
Rosana Rodriguez, 33rd, whose office is in contact with Martinez-Sifontes’ family, said Albany Park has recently seen fewer ICE encounters than during earlier phases of Operation Midway Blitz, but said enforcement activity still surfaces intermittently.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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While Adobe's Firefly ensures commercially safe content, a key caution arises when integrating third-party AI models through Creative Agent, as their output may lack commercial safety guarantees.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But every time a moment of inspiration arises, she is interrupted – the children, the laundry, the meals.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 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.—
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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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“Springs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springs%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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