happen
Example Sentences
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"It will happen, and there is a consumer demand for it."
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
A big reason is psychological: It takes lots of evidence to convince people something unthinkable might be about to happen like major banks collapsing, a pandemic or actual fuel shortages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
If all working Americans are going to earn at least enough to cover their cost of living, policymakers will need to make it happen.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Sophie felt something bad was going to happen and her body froze in fear.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
There was no telling what might happen if he took the Nanuak into the cave.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.