spring to mind
Example Sentences
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And we risk forfeiting the epiphanies that sometimes spring to mind while doing easy, repetitive job functions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Think of Leibovitz, and some legendary photographs spring to mind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
China might not instinctively spring to mind when you think about the Arctic - but it's determined to be a big Arctic player.
From BBC ● May 23, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When considering the possibility of a 51st U.S. state, places like Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico are likely some of the first to spring to mind.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
Vincent has been drawing, staying up late at night “to have some keepsakes and to strengthen thoughts that automatically spring to mind upon seeing the things.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
