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emergence

[ih-mur-juhns] / ɪˈmɜr dʒəns /


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Crown eukaryotes, which are among the earliest eukaryotic forms scientists are trying to trace, played a crucial role in the emergence of complex life on Earth.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

That must be a relief for longtime DC Comics fans, given its emergence on the heels of the lukewarm critical and audience reception for “Supergirl.”

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Liverpool's first pre-season under new boss Andoni Iraola has not been without its challenges - but one reason for optimism is the emergence of 18-year-old defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

He basically started with his emergence from the birth canal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

After corn’s arrival in the eastern United States, seven centuries more passed before the development of a corn variety productive in North American climates triggered the Mississippian emergence.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said it was "a landmark step forward for Wales" with the climate and nature emergences "intensifying around us".

From BBC Feb. 25, 2026

Every time periodical cicadas arrive in the United States, they bring a sense of wonder with them — their long intervals underground and their perfectly timed mass emergences are fascinating, even to experts.

From Seattle Times May 13, 2024

Yet, the 2024 emergences are not being overhyped, say scientists.

From Slate Apr. 14, 2024

But scientists are warning that early cicada emergences could become more frequent as climate change ushers in earlier springs and longer periods of warmth.

From National Geographic Sep. 5, 2023

Neglecting other points of intersection, but taking account of the observed emergences at Vietri di Potenza, Auletta, Polla, etc.,

From A Study of Recent Earthquakes by Charles Davison




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