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springing

[spring-ing] / ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /




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For the surviving staff, absorbing the shock and the loss of the attacks meant springing into service.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Because springing for and maintaining a fleet of its own is costly, ICE has historically outsourced its deportation flights to private companies or used military and Coast Guard vessels.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

The new technology is inspired by resurrection plants, which dry out and appear dead during a drought, before springing back to life when it rains.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

The movement has spread beyond the capital, with smaller demonstrations springing up Wednesday in major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Patna.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

“Line! Line!” he suddenly shouted, springing to life.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi




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