as in surfaces
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue has just cropped up in the campaign
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The confusion likely arises from the closure of 5 permanent remote hearing sites (PRSs)—single rooms within field sites used for hearings.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025 -
The danger arises when a film is reliant on a single demo to succeed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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Political gap emerges The tech industry’s political allegiances remain divided.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This dynamic creates a major economic risk and with the pace at which AI progresses, the more likely that a winner-takes-all market emerges, as per Stiglitz.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Crops (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crops%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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