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give rise to

verb as in spawn

verb as in trigger

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Met Commander Simon Messinger said: "We are now consulting on a proposal to add to that list involvement in Freemasonry - and potentially other organisations that could call impartiality into question or give rise to conflict of loyalties - and are keen to hear the views of our officers and staff."

From BBC

And when he does, and if the fever breaks, the reality that voter suppression is no longer to Republicans’ benefit could give rise to a new, better dynamic: One in which neither party is actively trying to make it harder for people to exercise their right to vote.

From Slate

Society might solve one problem only to give rise to others, as seen in “Watchmen.”

From Salon

This will give rise to a north-easterly or northerly air flow and whilst it will be warm for many, this will more likely be in central and western areas of the UK.

From BBC

"They face challenges in their lives and external pressures can give rise to some challenges," she said.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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