sprung
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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
In China, a cottage industry has sprung up to ensure the shadow fleet stays operational and delivers its oil to refineries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Some date back as far as the 1970s, though many have sprung up over the past two decades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
A Harlem native, Base was part of a hip-hop duo with DJ E-Z Rock, a musical force that sprung to fame in 1988 with the release of It Takes Two.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The office doors sprung open as they approached.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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