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happening

[hap-uh-ning] / ˈhæp ə nɪŋ /


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By Aug. 13, however, the number had jumped to 54 households, “with new move ins happening nearly every day,” the housing department said in a report.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Now it seemed like it might be happening again.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

And yes, I know this - he doesn't know what is happening.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Yabloko is still allowed to field dozens of candidates in regional elections happening in parallel with the national vote.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

I found myself hesitating outside my own window, suddenly wanting nothing more than to crawl back into my tiny room and pretend none of this was happening.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

“This is so fun,” April Zhang-Autio, who often attends art happenings around the city, said while wandering from a cabana area to a merch booth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The litigation unveiled the private happenings of Hollywood elite, including texts and emails from Lively, Baldoni and their host of A-list friends.

From BBC May 4, 2026

Then again, it’s all too easy to be distracted from the desultory happenings on stage.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 14, 2026

It’s been a season of unusual happenings, so prepare for a postseason of the same.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2025

I lay in bed and shuddered and shivered and dreamed all sorts of nightmare happenings.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson




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