spawned

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Officials now have the unenviable task of euthanising the creepy-crawlies, an insect so hardy it spawned an urban legend they could survive a nuclear blast.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The $10 billion invested in robotics in 2026, according to CB Insights, has spawned an industry focused on training robots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The three-story residence has spawned a variety of scandals over the years.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

The most important chip company in AI, Nvidia, and its graphics processing units, arguably would not exist if not for the gaming industry, which also spawned pioneering AI lab Google DeepMind.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

While modern continental peoples included ones dependent on stone tools, as were Polynesians, South America also spawned societies expert in using precious metals, and Eurasians and Africans went on to utilize iron.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond