Crop up

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verb

Appear or happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

I had to handle some problems that cropped up at work.
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Often appears as...

  • issue cropped up
  • problem cropped up

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Idiomatic

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Unexpected Events

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

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A new competitor cropped up, disrupting our market strategy.
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Neutral Term

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

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

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

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