sprang
Example Sentences
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A youngster sprang from the grass, running toward its mother, draped in what looked like a roomy shag carpet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Part of the explanation is that, instead of a fifth of global supply being shut off, the Strait of Hormuz sprang lots of leaks—some ships snuck through and oil found a way out through pipelines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Bystanders – including Craig Bowe, who made three rescue attempts – sprang into action as the tragedy unfolded, administering CPR to the Rahmans.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Araki sprang out of the New Queer Cinema of the ’90s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Like a demon, Booth emerged from the cloud of black powder and sprang at him.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
