Example Sentences

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The future Goldman Sachs CEO’s shirt collars were popping out—a no-no in his buttoned-up white-shoe law office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"The uncovered wicket had been badly affected by rain and even good-length balls were popping up awkwardly," said Wazir.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Her mother, Terry, had told friends they were "popping out" to get some gas, she added.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

I really wanted to get my head around all of these questions that were popping up and to understand my own blind spots about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Corpuscules and throng haints were popping out of the shadows.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older