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to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happens
At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The harder question is what happens with ServiceTitan.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This involves teaching people how to change sleep, eating and stress habits and supporting them between visits, where the real change happens, rather than handing out a pamphlet at discharge.
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Kristian Ranta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
As a passenger, what happens at one is not real life, but instead a purgatory between Here and There.
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Bobby Finger
june 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
But what happens after protection is announced?
—
Ana K. Spalding,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The harder question is what happens with ServiceTitan.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This involves teaching people how to change sleep, eating and stress habits and supporting them between visits, where the real change happens, rather than handing out a pamphlet at discharge.
—
Kristian Ranta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
As a passenger, what happens at one is not real life, but instead a purgatory between Here and There.
—
Bobby Finger
june 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
But what happens after protection is announced?
—
Ana K. Spalding,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happens
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Tetanus occurs when the spores enter the body through an injury.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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The Pitt does this quite literally and very well.
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“Happens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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