crop up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
New establishments catering to a rich clientele crop up regularly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The figures do not include spending on campaigns visible across the entire United Kingdom, which could also crop up on social media feeds in Wales.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
If Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” seems to crop up more often than his other plays, it’s probably because of the enigmatic hold the chilling title character has on actresses and audiences alike.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Elk, elk, elk—missing parents seemed to crop up at every turn.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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