popped

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As the author’s oeuvre has expanded, his collection of lead characters have increasingly popped up in one another’s books.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

His daughter, Hawaa Abdullah, said at a Tuesday news conference that if she popped a tire while driving on the freeway, he would drop everything to make sure she was safe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Its unique fluke next popped up six years later -- this time off the coast of the Brazilian megacity Sao Paulo.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

This method wasn't scientific or completely watertight, but it gave a general idea about the types of content that popped up online throughout the campaign.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Owen knew that polar bears huffed and popped their jaws to warn people off, but he’d never heard it up close like this.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz