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springing

[spring-ing] / ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /




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The new technology is inspired by resurrection plants, which dry out and appear dead during a drought, before springing back to life when it rains.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

But the more unavailable your manager is, the less likely they will be looking for you — or springing a last-minute assignment on you.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 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

A boom in generative artificial intelligence has sent data center demand skyrocketing, with dozens of projects springing up across the United States.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

“Do you hear that?” the man said, springing to his feet.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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