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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The mix of religion and football is nothing new, and legal cases have arisen from it.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Feb. 2025 -
Concerns about layoffs have arisen as mass federal agencies have rolled out layoffs and cuts.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly’s mom also claimed that the incident occurred after her daughter was involved in an argument with Downe.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The bus was transporting passengers from Katlehong, a township east of Johannesburg, and was nearing its highway exit when the incident occurred, officials said.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately for Golden State, Butler came up gimpy in its season finale versus the Los Angeles Clippers.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The issue comes up in group chats, on web forums, and even, occasionally, in couples-therapy sessions that the famed psychologist Julie Gottman facilitates.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, this would not be done by various provinces and territories acting independently, as happened this week with Ontario.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The crash, like most in Sacramento, happened at night on a dangerous road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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Most of all, though, the 26-year-old has emerged as the Hornets’ most notable leader, taking on the role with an unwavering commitment.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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What To Know According to a new straw poll released by The Lost Coast on Tuesday, conducted among 2,640 respondents in California, Braveheart actor Mel Gibson has emerged as the top Republican candidate for California governor, with 12% of the vote.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Sprung (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprung%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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