as in arising
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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Operators are used in quantum physics to perform transformations on quantum states arising through changes in physical factors.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025 -
As this technology and its diverse applications continue to evolve, SSE providers should stay closely attuned to the opportunities and challenges arising for customers in relation to security.—
Thyaga Vasudevan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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How the raises happened The 2023 salary vote drew scrutiny to the Coral Gables City Commission and sowed further division between the two emerging factions of commissioners.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Will all Cambodian students have the opportunity to work in emerging industries the world over, and return home with expertise, as the Koreans allowed?—
Suwanna Gauntlett,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As recent Treasury price action shows, the real power shifts may be happening while America sleeps.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When their initial attack proves to be so messy (a constantly shaking camera keeps both the audience and the baddies unclear of what’s really happening) that Danielle and some other heavy hitters can sneak away, their aims become fixated on her.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Springing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springing%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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