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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This month as more complaints surfaced, the board may consider removing Daugherty and one of the board’s four members, according to a draft agenda for a special meeting scheduled for last Thursday.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Trade Commission were also scrutinizing the company after the problems surfaced in Sturgis.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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But some conservationists are expressing wide ranging concern about the unintended consequences that could arise as researchers continue to try and resurrect versions of extinct animals.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Taking the time to prepare now ensures that when the opportunity to sell a business arises, the business is in a position to attract serious buyers and command the highest possible price.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Noboa, a conservative young millionaire, and González both promised voters solutions to the extortions, killings, kidnappings and other crimes that became part of everyday life as the country emerged from the pandemic.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Several new details emerged from the digital analysis, many of them corroborating passenger accounts, BBC News reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The incident with Lauren had understandably raised questions on whether Weezer’s set would still happen.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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