spring up
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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
He has also vowed to boost new styles to 35% of the assortment by the spring, up from 23% currently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
It had already caused new grass to spring up.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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