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arising
1. n. The process by which something arises; origination; occurrence.
arise
1. v. To come up from a lower to a higher position.
to arise from a kneeling posture
2. v. To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
He arose early in the morning.
3. v. To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.
A cloud arose and covered the sun.

Example Sentences

The national probation service is blamed for failing to act on the policy issues arising in the case.  As I said in my opening statement I now propose to adjourn the sittings of the inquiry to enable me to consider what parts of the evidence already given and what issues arising from it should be made subject to more detailed and rigorous scrutiny.

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