happening

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Jennifer Bradnam, a travel agent based in Newmarket with 30 years' experience, said she had not seen a spike in UK staycations herself, but stressed that did not mean it was not happening.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s happening in the nick of time—Asian countries were on the verge of severe fuel shortages and have already begun to conserve their supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

What is happening in the marketplace is heat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In some places, surges are happening more often than in the past.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 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