as in happened
to take place
what wondrous events hath happed this Christmas Day?
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At the time, authorities said several companies operated on the property, and the explosion happened in an area run by Rio Ammunition.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025 -
That’s what happened in 2019, but so far Democrats and Republicans have shown little sign of getting close to ending their standoff.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The earthquake's epicenter was located roughly 2 miles south-southeast of Topaz Lake and occurred at a depth of 8 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The attack occurred after a police chief in New Orleans was killed by four men near his home.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Happed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happed. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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