as in happens
to take place
we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide
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So what happens if your flight is affected?—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025 -
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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There is a road closure at West 135th Street and US-69 South.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Once there is a final design, the city will be able to seek grants and other funding for the project.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Recycling pickup occurs every other week on the same day.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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And while New England isn't known for its earthquakes, much of Connecticut's seismic activity occurs in or near the town of Moodus, according to the Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC).—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Betides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betides. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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