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"And, of course, that would ease the tension in the neighbouring countries that was arising because of the presence of a large number of refugees."

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

This situation was arising "more or less daily", he added.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2012

At this same time, farther to the east, another civilization was arising.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

When representatives of oil-producing countries meet in Vienna this week, they will try to avert the disaster that was arising because prices have been collapsing.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Babylonia, moreover, discontent was arising, and finally Samas-sum-yukin put himself at the head of the national party and declared war upon his brother.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various