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
The indictment says Liaw sprang into action, messaging his contact at the Asian pass-through company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 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
Tears sprang into Carmen’s eyes, and not only from the relief of seeing Rosie unhurt.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.