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goings-on

[goh-ingz-on, awn] / ˈgoʊ ɪŋzˈɒn, ˈɔn /












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As Eric always says, the powers are a metaphor for psychological goings on, especially at this age.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Its format saw him bounce around the bright yellow studio interacting with special guests and members of the public, who would give opinions on the latest goings on in the Big Brother house.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2023

But reports of strange goings on in Middleton did not end with Father Luget.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2023

While attempting to hang up on me, a member of the staff accidentally put me on speakerphone and suddenly I found myself listening in to the goings on, from banal banter to shrieking outbursts.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2022

Buttercup was paying little attention to the goings on.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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