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a
: to begin to occur or to exist : to come into being or to attention
Problems arise when people try to avoid responsibility.
A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding.
Questions have arisen concerning the company's financial records.
He can defend himself should the need arise. [=if it becomes necessary to do so]
b
: to originate from a source
arteries that arise from the aorta
a river that arises from two main sources
2
: to get up or stand up : rise
He arose from his chair.
especially
: to get up from sleep or after lying down
He arose (from bed) refreshed after a good night's sleep.
3
: to move upward : ascend
A mist arose from the valley.
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Perhaps the most tragic outcome of personal injuries, wrongful death claims arise when an individual dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another.
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Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Alternatively, a crisis can suddenly arise from a firm’s financial misfortunes, market or supply chain disruptions, regulatory issues and other unexpected developments.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The charge is her latest criminal count that arose at the beginning of October after an altercation between her and a Center Township trustee during a public meeting.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
However, the price jump for specific stocks tied to Trump allies also marks an altogether different trend that arises from the view of Trump as a transactional leader who may face fewer guardrails during a second term, Rogers said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Alternatively, a crisis can suddenly arise from a firm’s financial misfortunes, market or supply chain disruptions, regulatory issues and other unexpected developments.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The charge is her latest criminal count that arose at the beginning of October after an altercation between her and a Center Township trustee during a public meeting.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
However, the price jump for specific stocks tied to Trump allies also marks an altogether different trend that arises from the view of Trump as a transactional leader who may face fewer guardrails during a second term, Rogers said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arise. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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