sprung
Example Sentences
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In 2020 after the killing of George Floyd generated widespread campus calls for social justice, another movement to abolish Greek life sprung up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The contact lens maker just sprung a surprise no one saw coming.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The series has sprung, somewhat unusually, from Davidson’s guest role in a 33-year-old two-episode arc on Martin Lawrence’s Fox sitcom, “Martin.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
With a buzz of anticipation, I sprung out of bed and found the loose board, only to have Shady call upstairs.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
