springing
Example Sentences
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For the surviving staff, absorbing the shock and the loss of the attacks meant springing into service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Because springing for and maintaining a fleet of its own is costly, ICE has historically outsourced its deportation flights to private companies or used military and Coast Guard vessels.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 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
While luxury hotels are springing up in Ashgabat and Avaza, the main seaside resort on the Caspian Sea, the rest of the country is poorly equipped for visitors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
I recognize the characteristic outline of the Dolbenberg, a jagged comb, springing up precipitously from the limits of the forests.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
