goings-on
Example Sentences
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The mansion’s goings-on were evidence that Hefner had amassed enough money and prestige to get his way, even when his way defied social norms, public-health best practices, and the law.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
For fellow Brussels local Michel Elias, however, the artwork allowed him to reflect on contemporary goings-on in the Holy Land.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
"It is a very difficult game to officiate anyway, without all the extra goings-on."
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
He’d rather knock a tennis ball around than debate the latest goings-on in Washington.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025
For the moment they seemed more entertained than disturbed by the strange goings-on, but Penelope’s sense of foreboding had returned at twice its previous level.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
