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Cropped up repeatedly in a famous quotation (5)

Ross

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arose

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'cropped up' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for arose that I've seen before include "appeared" , "''. ... by any other name would smell as sweet'' (Romeo and Juliet)" , "Originated (from)" , "Issued" , "Became apparent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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