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
Should he be named Manager of the Year if the West Midlands club keep up their form between now and the end of the season, or are there other candidates that spring to mind?
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024
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
The very mention of your name makes a picture spring to mind, whether it’s a picture of clashing fists or a mighty mountain that can’t be knocked down.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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