spawning

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Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Backstage, she and Sean “hit it off immediately,” spawning a blossoming creative relationship that has held up since.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It is a key river for spawning salmon and noted for its brown trout and sea trout populations as well.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Presidential assassinations have been spawning conspiracy theories since Lincoln.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

As a result, the gravel beds of the streams which the salmon seek out for spawning received an unusual abundance of eggs.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson