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to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happens
Whatever happens in the months ahead though, signing at least one new midfielder should be a priority.
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Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
When that happens, clubs can build real campaigns.
—Shivaas Gulati, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Here is where the situation stands on Mamdani's rent freeze, and what happens next.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Obviously whatever happens, happens.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
What happens if the first film fails?
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 May 2026
This is what happens in the studio.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
All the statute requires is that DHS solicit and receive other agencies' views; Congress left the Executive Branch to resolve how that process happens and how much detail other agencies provide.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
And when that happens, voters are left to question whether the outcome of an election reflects their voice or the lines that were drawn around it.
—Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
When that happens, clubs can build real campaigns.
—Shivaas Gulati, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Here is where the situation stands on Mamdani's rent freeze, and what happens next.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Obviously whatever happens, happens.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
What happens if the first film fails?
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 May 2026
This is what happens in the studio.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
All the statute requires is that DHS solicit and receive other agencies' views; Congress left the Executive Branch to resolve how that process happens and how much detail other agencies provide.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
And when that happens, voters are left to question whether the outcome of an election reflects their voice or the lines that were drawn around it.
—Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happens
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This subtle brain movement occurs within a system where the brain is surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear liquid that acts as a cleaning agent.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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However, with the Andes strain, which has caused the current outbreak, transmission occurs human-to-human following close and prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness, when the virus is more transmissible, according to WHO.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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There is still work to do; however, current congressional leadership has moved us in the right direction.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Across the country — and much of the Gulf — there is a palpable sense of pride in how the armed forces blunted the damage from thousands of Iranian missile and drone strikes.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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“Happens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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