Example Sentences

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“The former is arising due to numerous factors—largely the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, both in health care and in agriculture. And the latter is largely caused by a broken economic market for antibiotics.”

From Scientific American • Jul. 11, 2023

In an alert on the Police Department’s Facebook page, officials said the department “understands the uncertainty, fear and panic that is arising in the community.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2023

But a disturbing question is arising about the 50-meter competitions just completed here at the Rio Games: Did a current favor athletes on one side of the pool?

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 17, 2016

Since the new plant is arising from an adult plant or plant parts, it will also be sturdier than a seedling.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Something wilder, more engaging and infinitely more satisfying to individual participants is arising alongside the old order.”

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman