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  • present participle of happen.
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happening

[hap-uh-ning] / ˈhæp ə nɪŋ /


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“I think what’s happening with a lot of these Gen AI tools right now is we’re essentially expecting individual contributors to act as managers,” Leonardi said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

So we need to make sure that we’re holding these people accountable and stay eternally vigilant with everything that’s happening.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

AI’s advances have paved the way for “a multitude of golden ages” happening simultaneously, Bezos said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And this is happening as the cost of private dentistry is rising rapidly.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“But isn’t that happening already?” she asks glumly.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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