as in to surface
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue sprang up at yesterday's meeting of the school board
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An image allegedly showing the North Korean system surfaced, though its location, whether in Ukraine or Russia, remains unclear.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025 -
The sentencing memo in Azari's case noted a private email among climate activists that surfaced in the media in 2016.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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The current version of FSD requires a person to be in the driver’s seat, ready to take control of the car should a problem arise.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Try to estimate a potential liability amount that might arise against you.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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This collaboration has the potential to redefine how Corporate VC (CVC) fuels innovation – not just in biotech, but across emerging industries.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The production also showcases emerging talents, including young Lucas Heymanns, who delivers a standout performance as Gordo, a drug trafficker and one of the series’ breakout revelations.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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It is still being debated and studied how this happens and which strains of bacteria have what effect.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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This isn't happening just in low socioeconomic areas or certain districts.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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