goings-on
plural noun
go·ings-on
ˌgō-iŋ-ˈzȯn 
ˌgȯ(-)iŋ-,
-ˈzän
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Americans have been watching with bemusement the goings-on in New York City, where a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is promising democratic socialist policies including a plan to open city-run grocery stores.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Their infant son Happy who reacted to the goings-on with facial expressions and an off-camera voice.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Somewhat removed from the main area, The Views neighborhood is quieter, with floor-to-ceiling windows for watching the goings-on below.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Welcome to December and all of the holiday goings-on.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Their infant son Happy who reacted to the goings-on with facial expressions and an off-camera voice.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Somewhat removed from the main area, The Views neighborhood is quieter, with floor-to-ceiling windows for watching the goings-on below.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Welcome to December and all of the holiday goings-on.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Goings-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goings-on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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