sprung

American

[spruhng] / sprʌŋ /

verb

a simple past tense and past participle of spring.

sprung British

/ sprʌŋ /

verb

the past participle and a past tense of spring

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sprung

"It was sprung on me. It was a surprise," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Officers have repeatedly dismantled encampments that have sprung up across Lisbon and Porto in recent weeks.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

Boutique hotels catering to Americans have sprung up across the island.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

‘That is no name for a Man that you give. And strange too is your raiment. Have you sprung out of the grass? How did you escape our sight? Are you elvish folk?’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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