as in happens
to take place
we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide
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And because Mary Lavin is working with the short story rather than the novel, what happens in her fiction must have the noise of delicacy and then a fierce or piercing after-effect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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Sure, statement handbags, oversized sunglasses, and bold accessories grab attention–but the magic often happens in the details most people overlook.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Because there is little doubt that Canadiens management sees what their coach sees, and what anyone watching their team sees.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is a road closure on Harry Darby Memorial Highway between I-70 exit 4A and I-70 East.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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An annular eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun but is too far from Earth to fully hide the sun.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices typically spike more than 70% when regime change occurs in major crude producers, Kaneva said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Betides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betides. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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