as in arisen
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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Though no other trademark concerns have arisen, Sando is committed to protecting Bean Club and pursuing action when necessary.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026 -
Media investigations found the strike was likely launched by the United States, and questions have arisen of whether the military's AI programs were involved.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The incident occurred as Minneapolis faced tensions from federal immigration enforcement operations, reflecting a broader uptick in threats against Congress members in recent years.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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According to the five-page affidavit, the arrest stems from an incident that occurred six months ago in Orlando.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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During Joe Biden’s Administration, when the Twenty-fifth came up in debates about whether a President can be too old, Feerick did speak up about one vital point.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The courts said that map was poisoned by partisan considerations, forcing the Legislature to come up with a new map before the 2016 primary.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 7, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This even happened in Venice, during the couple’s wedding celebrations.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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News of the incidents emerged Tuesday when a video taken April 23 appeared to show federal agents placing crew members in a van in the B Street Pier parking lot.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Wu Tsai has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in the WNBA, guiding and elevating her team in a way that other teams are still trying to emulate.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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“Sprung (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprung%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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