happen
Example Sentences
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We apologize for bringing arithmetic into this–we’ll try not to let it happen again.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
But then he said it doesn’t matter anyway because the strait would magically open itself up at the end of hostilities, which he claimed will happen “soon.”
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
She thinks it will take until the end of the year for that to happen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Groups that oppose the plant want to make sure that doesn’t happen.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
If I don’t accept, what will happen to me?
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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