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emergence

[ih-mur-juhns] / ɪˈmɜr dʒəns /


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Crown eukaryotes, which are among the earliest eukaryotic forms scientists are trying to trace, played a crucial role in the emergence of complex life on Earth.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

That must be a relief for longtime DC Comics fans, given its emergence on the heels of the lukewarm critical and audience reception for “Supergirl.”

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

He basically started with his emergence from the birth canal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

"We are seeing the emergence of new warmer climates," explained Mike Kendon, climate scientist at the Met Office.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

To the unabashedly chauvinistic Time, the youthful Professor Lawrence’s career symbolized the emergence of American science as the lodestar of international research.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said it was "a landmark step forward for Wales" with the climate and nature emergences "intensifying around us".

From BBC Feb. 25, 2026

Every time periodical cicadas arrive in the United States, they bring a sense of wonder with them — their long intervals underground and their perfectly timed mass emergences are fascinating, even to experts.

From Seattle Times May 13, 2024

Yet, the 2024 emergences are not being overhyped, say scientists.

From Slate Apr. 14, 2024

But scientists are warning that early cicada emergences could become more frequent as climate change ushers in earlier springs and longer periods of warmth.

From National Geographic Sep. 5, 2023

As usual she fell back upon her own experience for wisdom, and drew a shrewd and humorous sketch of one of her episodic emergences into wealth.

From Masterman and Son by W. J. (William James) Dawson




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