sprang
1 Americanverb
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of sprang
1950–55; perhaps < Norwegian: lace, tatting
Example Sentences
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In 1942, when one of the leaders of the House Un-American Activities Committee baselessly accused the famous educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune of being a communist, Smith sprang into action.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
The family’s roots sprang from enslaved forebears, including Willie Rosenthal, whose dozen children and grandchildren rose from the Central Louisiana bayous to attain social and professional prominence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
After a largely dull opening 18 minutes, Glasgow sprang to life with a slick move that set Dempsey free up the touchline.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
When the Palisades fire erupted, Vein sprang into action.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
She dredged a morsel of sadza with relish, lifted it to her mouth—and sprang to her feet, knocking everything to the ground.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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