springing

Example Sentences

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The 26-year-old Argentine forward opened the scoring in the 14th minute after cleverly springing the New York offside trap and then headed in a superb second to make it 2-0.

From Barron's

If you want to get the full restaurant experience of the dish, I highly recommend springing for the fennel pollen, which is most readily available online.

From Washington Post

The archaeology and mysticism never keep him from springing surprises, including plenty of humor.

From Los Angeles Times

There, breaking had emerged as a form of dance combat, springing from a shift in the gang tensions that had blighted 1970s New York.

From BBC

It’s about as effective as trying to seal holes in a levee that keeps springing new leaks.

From Los Angeles Times