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spring up



VERB
come up
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Violent Islamist organizations do indeed spring up from time to time.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

If these past friction points are addressed, an entire ecosystem will spring up from these new services.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Markets spring up underground to provide them with anything they need.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

Wallen’s hours-long pity parties didn’t spring up ex nihilo.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

“I don’t know what kind of magic created it. Burial will only allow it to take root and spring up again.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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