spawn
Example Sentences
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The instant success spawned several sequels and turned its young lead, Macaulay Culkin, into a child star.
The fish contend with dams that cut off their spawning grounds, nonnative fish such as bass that prey on them and powerful pumps that pull them into areas where they are vulnerable.
From Los Angeles Times
The property spawned the boutique lodging industry and grew into a portfolio of more than a dozen hotels before Schrager sold his stake in the mid-2000s.
The upcoming live-action film is based on the Mattel toy line that spawned the popular 1980s animated “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” series.
From Los Angeles Times
The department’s response already spawned lawsuits, including from the Los Angeles Press Club, which pointed to video evidence and scores of testimonials suggesting that law enforcement violated its own guidelines and state law.
From Los Angeles Times
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