Phrasal Verb - Cropping Up

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Definition

To crop up in this context means to happen or appear unexpectedly, often in a sudden and surprising manner. It can also mean to become suddenly known or popular. The term can be used interchangeably with 'pop up' or 'show up', but it tends to have a more casual and conversational tone.

Examples

No.	Example
1	I hadn't thought about it, but the idea of starting my own business has been cropping up in my head for years.
2	The news of the celebrity's affair cropped up in the tabloids last week.
3	As we were walking through the park, we heard the sound of kids cropping up and playing loudly.
4	When I mentioned the company's new product, the discussion instantly started cropping up on social media.
5	She hadn't expected to run into her old friend at the party, but they started cropping up in conversation as soon as they saw each other.
6	The rumors of the movie's sequel had been cropping up online for months before it was officially announced.
7	At first, we thought it was just a one-off comment, but the controversy started cropping up all over the internet.
8	As the season progressed, the show started cropping up more and more in people's conversations.
9	Despite being hesitant at first, the new restaurant's popularity started cropping up all over town.
10	The stylish design of the house cropped up as the focus of many architectural magazines last year.