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Third Person
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Present Participle
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Past Tense
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Past Participle
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1
to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for
- Just before the event, technical difficulties cropped up, causing a slight delay in the scheduled program.
- While renovating the house, unexpected repair issues cropped up, extending the timeline for completion.
- Financial challenges can often crop up, necessitating careful budgeting and planning.
- Midway through the project, a conflict among team members unexpectedly cropped up, requiring resolution.
- The car broke down on the highway, and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging.