crop up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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As proposals crop up in SoCal, they’re met with fierce opposition.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
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
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
Plus, you’ll also have a real person to talk to if problems crop up after April 15.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
A gray tinge lingers just under the whiteness of her skin, and tiny patches of whiskers crop up along her cheeks.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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