happening

Example Sentences

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We’re fighting a society that wants to keep our work in the dark, to pretend that this isn’t happening, that it can be abolished by throwing people into prison.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“There’s a lot more happening in the background that is targeting and squeezing each consumer’s willingness to pay.”

From Salon • May 18, 2026

"Normally I would drive back down to London. That was the first time I got on a train to go back. What's the chance of that happening? It's crazy."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

These proteins can provide clues about what is happening across organs and tissues throughout the body.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

It just seemed like she was telling me a story about me and I wanted to know for sure what was happening so I could make a plan.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan