Example Sentences

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If these past friction points are addressed, an entire ecosystem will spring up from these new services.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

At that moment, the city will spring into action.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

Soon, a trapdoor in the arena will open and she will spring up from under the stage, as if emerging from an underground toaster, landing in a crouch to strobing white lights.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2022

But whereas a tape measure’s ruler is curved and sometimes becomes floppy as it extends, the booms will spring into a rigid, V-shaped cross section as they emerge.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2022

This year, for the first time since Haymitch won, the final stop on the tour will be 12, and the Capitol will spring for the festivities.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins