crop
noun
the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered.
has cropped
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present perfectof crop (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The trouble that has cropped up is a dispute between the managers of Parton’s ongoing business ventures, She’s Alive, and Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
However, this is not the first time the comparison with our Scandinavian pals has cropped up.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Over the past year, Infantino has cropped up at the president’s side at least a dozen times, from the Oval Office to the Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
But this more unusual trading pattern has cropped up a few times in the past year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
He has cropped the land himself, and has learned the difficult art of milking cows.
From A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
