as in to surface
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue sprang up at yesterday's meeting of the school board
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An image allegedly showing the North Korean system surfaced, though its location, whether in Ukraine or Russia, remains unclear.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025 -
The sentencing memo in Azari's case noted a private email among climate activists that surfaced in the media in 2016.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Use this to build a plan for when the next downturn arises.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the guidelines did not state what actions should be taken when an appearance of a conflict arose.—
Alexandra Berzon,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, footage has emerged on social media of migrants in tears after learning of the news the app had been shut down.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The production also showcases emerging talents, including young Lucas Heymanns, who delivers a standout performance as Gordo, a drug trafficker and one of the series’ breakout revelations.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Because of the loss, the first two goals wouldn’t happen.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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That happens sometimes on this part of Waterman Road, a two-lane drive leading from the Elk Grove sprawl to this rural section of Sacramento County.—
Ryan Lillis,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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