popped
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This year’s flu season started unusually early, particularly on the West Coast where cases popped up in late August, some two months earlier than usual.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by 48 percent in the September quarter.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
After it became a hit, Lamar swept up multiple Grammys as if they popped out of the Canadian rapper like coins flying from a “Mario Kart” loser.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026
As Watt spoke, Stipe popped up onscreen from his place in Georgia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Aunt Kate gave me a quizzical look as she reached over and popped a yellow candy in her mouth.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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