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goings-on

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












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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

Both SK Hynix and Micron could benefit from the goings-on at other companies, however.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

In early fall, Ben Carter checked a camera positioned to capture the goings-on in a corrugated metal tunnel installed beneath a breathtaking stretch of the 395 north of the town of Bridgeport.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

They revealed the curious goings-on in an Instagram post last week - and it swiftly went viral, attracting interest from people around the world.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Mattie would keep me up to snuff on goings-on.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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