happen

[hap-uhn] / ˈhæp ən /

VERB

come to pass; occur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

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What’s happened since: The state’s primary utility, Duke Energy, has backed off from some plans to rely more on clean energy and retire coal-fired power plants.

From Salon

Several fans said they were shown an error message as they tried to play it - something that often happens with big new releases on streaming platforms.

From BBC

But that seems unlikely to happen - and he has dropped out of contention entirely.

From BBC

The Women’s Super League transfer window opens on Friday - so what deals could happen?

From BBC

Several high-profile players have been linked with moves between top-flight clubs a and we've gathered some of the most talked about potential transfers that could happen in the next few weeks.

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