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springing

[spring-ing] / ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /




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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

Companies like Caterpillar and Cummins are raising production of generators critical as backup-power options for data centers springing up all over the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

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

The movement has spread beyond the capital, with smaller demonstrations springing up Wednesday in major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Patna.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

‘Stay! Stay!’ cried Gandalf, springing forward to the stone stair before the door.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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