Crop up

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Pro Tip 1/3

Used when something happens without warning, often causing a change in plans or requiring immediate attention.

A new competitor cropped up, disrupting our market strategy.

Pro Tip 2/3

Expresses neither a positive nor negative attitude towards the event, but implies it was unplanned.

Technical glitches cropped up during the live stream of the event.

Pro Tip 3/3

Often used in everyday contexts, for minor problems or unexpected tasks that need to be dealt with.

I'll be late; some last-minute tasks cropped up at home.

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