sprang
Example Sentences
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“Eternal Life” sprang out of her in one burst, celebrating the power of love to transcend life’s harsh realities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
After nixing a blockbuster with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Baltimore Ravens sprang into action and landed one of the biggest stars available in free agency instead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
The hosts won the ball and sprang forward on 54 minutes, with Schjelderup supplying another clinical finish after cutting past Asencio on the edge of the box.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
The This Morning and Bake Off host, who sprang to fame on reality show Big Brother, grew up in Kingstanding, an area to the north of the city.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
The Hitler Youth sprang into action, collecting money, winter coats, wool sweaters, gloves, hats, socks, and blankets.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.