Example Sentences

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The motif of a mad woman has popped up many times in Swift’s lyrics over the years, often as a way for the singer to wrestle with her fame and public image.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Candytopia, which has popped up in cities as disparate as Scottsdale, Arizona, and Bloomington, Minnesota, follows the rules of Rainforest Cafe’s playbook with its sickly sweet brand of sensory immersion.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

Edwards has also involved himself in community work and has popped up in Missouri news segments helping out after tornado strikes.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

It just looks like her knee has popped inside as she landed.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

When I turn around, I can see that the back door has popped open, and for a moment I think that Radar has been thrown from the car, but then he sits up.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green