as in happens
to take place
we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide
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What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
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What happens when that falls apart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is nothing else, no grander messaging to be pulled from the footage.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The most significant loss of neurons occurs in an area of the brainstem called the substantia nigra, according to NINDS.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Betides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betides. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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