Example Sentences

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Dozens of stores filled with claw machines have sprung up on streets and in malls across Hong Kong's finance hub in recent years, promising players a treasure trove of prizes and a sense of fulfilment.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Construction, maintenance and shipping businesses have sprung up, along with secondary businesses that support the industry.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

BTS billboards, leased by Netflix, have sprung up all over as Netflix's comeback trailer splashes across giant screens on high-rises.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

A mix of independent developers and startups, including Handy, San Fransico’s Wispr Flow and Willow and others, have sprung up to offer accurate voice interaction with artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

She pawed at her eyes, which seemed to have sprung a leak.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman