spawn

Example Sentences

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But the fact that most people know those case studies, as well as instant punditry reinforcing the worst case via social media, has spawned multiple cases of shooting first and asking questions later.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crypto’s selloff has spawned numerous theories for its root causes, including fears that a key measure on digital-asset regulations has stalled in Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think it’s spawned by a little bit of a—this is kind of a coarse term—but a dash for trash,” he said.

From Barron's

Dad and Aunt Melissa launch into a lively discussion about salmon spawning, and then they’re recounting some story about a lake they visited when they were kids.

From Literature

The Severn Estuary is home to huge numbers of sprats and salmon, and the twaite shad, a protected migrating species which spawns in the tributaries of the River Severn.

From BBC