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  • present participle of happen.
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happening

[hap-uh-ning] / ˈhæp ə nɪŋ /


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Posting on social media, the Dutch actress said she was "very sad that the situation is happening right now".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Polymarket is at a real growth inflection point and the biggest global sporting event is happening simultaneously,” says Ari Borod, the firm’s president of sports business development.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

With so many World Cup events and watch parties happening around the city, organizers say public transportation or rideshare is the best way to get to the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

She also usually messages me all day, but she’s been quiet, and I’m scared because I don’t understand what’s happening, but I’m sure that something’s wrong.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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