sprang
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Wong sprang to prominence during widespread protests more than a decade ago, and was later involved in the huge pro-democracy rallies in 2019 that triggered the imposition of the national security law.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Lula's campaign sprang back to life following his first-round defeat driven by street demonstrations and a massive social media push.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
A group could be deep in conversation when the puck sprang to life, producing a brief, collective flicker of delight.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
He is excellent on the genesis of the Sherlock Holmes stories and the emergence of the journals that sprang up in the 1890s to accommodate them, such as the Strand Magazine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The jaws sprang apart and we all jumped.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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