happen

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“I think both countries understand that it is in neither one of our interests to see anything destabilizing happen in that part of the world,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Both are no doubt grateful that the next national election doesn’t have to happen before the summer of 2029.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"The worst that could happen is that we lose Omar so he dedicates himself to politics," the official said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

As one veteran Labour figure put it: "Basically nobody beats Andy Burnham. So if you want anyone other than Andy you need this to happen sooner rather than later."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“I don’t need anything today, but what did happen to your gunny sack and traps? Did you lose them?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls