have sprung
- present perfect of spring.
Example Sentences
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The United Nations organization will provide around 500,000 tons of food to remote areas and the makeshift shelters that have sprung up across the quake zone.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Even though World Cup watch parties have sprung up across Southern California, I’ve spent the tournament in downtown Santa Ana because it hit different here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Construction, maintenance and shipping businesses have sprung up, along with secondary businesses that support the industry.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
The College Republicans is one of a bevy of groups that have sprung up competing for the minds of young conservatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
And that was a prayer, I knew for sure, that could not have sprung unaided from Corrie ten Boom.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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