spring up
Example Sentences
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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
He had vowed to boost new styles to 35% of the assortment by the spring, up from 23% currently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
“Carney business. The movies. The development was vast and rampant. Whole neighborhoods seemed to spring up instantly in desert locations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
Each time he blocked an account, another would spring up.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
I spring up, upsetting a box of a hundred pencils, sending them scattering around the floor.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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