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The nursing home has been free of covid-19 for the past month, but Lindsay said he is worried about what will happen as employees return from holiday celebrations.

Solomon said the rate of infection is reflective of what is happening in the Garrett County community.

Since the election, he’s been doing everything in his power to make people think that actually happened.

Weird things began happening to every member of my family — brand new irritations, aches and pains.

In a news conference, Richards said “it makes me ill” to think what could have happened had they become romantically involved.

So, what happens if nothing in his training has replicated such a dire condition?

But this is also what happens sometimes to actresses (and journalists) when someone hits it big.

“It happens very often that the form smothers the content,” he says.

Just ask Darren Sharper what happens if your sporting career suddenly falters.

It happens, of course, but the less time a person is sick, the better their chances of recovery.

Any exaggeration into which a feeling of indignation happens to betray the accuser is instantly pounced upon.

They generally give the impression that they don't even know who happens to be the President of the moment.

It's easy for a prisoner t' slip a note to a friend that happens t' be mountin' guard.

If God is all wise, and knows all that happens, will He not know what is for man's good better than man can tell Him?

What joker thought that would be a good name for an exploring ship I can't imagine, but it always happens that way.

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On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to happens, such as: hit, materialize, develop, go on, appear, and transpire.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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