springing
Example Sentences
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Starting in a 4-2-4 formation again, players hold their positions before springing to press certain opponents when the moment is right.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Communities have lashed out at data centers springing up across the country, fueling an anti-AI movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
But there’s a strong chance something will go wrong during many of those vacations, which makes a convincing case for buying a travel-insurance policy — especially if you’ll be springing for a pricey trip.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The field is more crowded now, with Bowlero, Top Golf, and other eat-and-play concepts springing up in many of the same areas.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
“That is not the true speech of a bird,” Adaon cried, springing to his feet, “The Huntsmen have found us.”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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