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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

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

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

A white tree he made spring up from the stone floor.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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