arose
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Rowe had never seen her sister this way; Waldorf was always the calm and practical one when challenges arose.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The opportunity arose after she retired from UCLA, where she had served as chair of the art department and also taught photography for more than 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The whole matter only arose after a junior member of staff was spotted secretly watching Middlesbrough at their training ground.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Melissa Grant, Carafem’s chief operations officer, said the past few years of chaos in U.S. abortion regulations prepared the organization to be nimble when the need arose.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Trouble arose even before Malcolm arrived, as problems developed in obtaining a meeting hall.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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