as in happened
to take place
what wondrous events hath happed this Christmas Day?
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The incident happened during a peaceful ceasefire rally outside the South San Francisco Public Library on April 10, 2024, prosecutors said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026 -
The shooting happened on a playground at Pennsylvania Avenue and Dolphin Street next to Templeton Elementary School in the Upton community.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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While first responders were en route to the scene, a gas explosion occurred, and the incident was upgraded to a structure fire.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Firefighters were responding to a report of a gas leak when an explosion occurred at the apartment complex, according to Dallas Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Happed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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