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  • present tense form of happen (3rd person singular).

happens



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"Whatever happens, our job is to make sure that inflation gets back to the 2% target after the initial impact of the war on energy prices has passed," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"It is much more informative to put the robot out there and study what happens than staying forever in the lab."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The first time this happens, an investor is blocked from future IPOs for six months.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Many people assume hearing loss happens gradually and is simply part of getting older.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

I would read to him, and we’d look at the pictures and diagrams, and he’d say, “Ehennn! So that’s why so-and-so happens the way it does!” and ask questions I couldn’t answer.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo



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