arose
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Minutes later, a tiny black spot arose in the sky above the Shipwreck, growing bigger and bigger as it came nearer.
From Literature
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Problems arose when cops from different commands were sent all over the city with no training in crowd control and uncertain chains of command.
A BBC spokesperson said the strong language "arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologise for any offence caused by the language heard."
From BBC
The researchers believe this is when the enzyme, and the ability to use oxygen, first arose.
From Science Daily
The notion of the Board of Peace apparently arose during negotiations for the Gaza peace plan, intended to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas after the Oct.
From Salon
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