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spring up



VERB
come up
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In the aftermath of fire, such grasses often spring up quickly and shade out native plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Violent Islamist organizations do indeed spring up from time to time.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

If these past friction points are addressed, an entire ecosystem will spring up from these new services.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

He had vowed to boost new styles to 35% of the assortment by the spring, up from 23% currently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

His laughter was easy, but Tayo could feel the tiny hairs along his spine spring up.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko




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