spring up
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However, the computer weather models that drive weather apps will always struggle to pinpoint exactly where and when the biggest storms will spring up.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, declared in mid-May, is a reminder that the next pandemic threat could spring up from anywhere, Tedros said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Then the world can continue to enforce the nonproliferation regime, so that more nuclear countries don’t spring up.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
In the aftermath of fire, such grasses often spring up quickly and shade out native plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
After a while William went disconsolately back to the Bear Flag and through the window he saw the conversation spring up again and it saddened him.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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