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spring up



VERB
come up
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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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