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spring up



VERB
come up
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However, further scattered downpours and storms will spring up during the afternoon.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, declared in mid-May, is a reminder that the next pandemic threat could spring up from anywhere, Tedros said.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Then the world can continue to enforce the nonproliferation regime, so that more nuclear countries don’t spring up.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

In the aftermath of fire, such grasses often spring up quickly and shade out native plants.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

Whenever those thoughts spring up, my sister is the fail-safe.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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