as in happening
to take place
what wondrous events hath happed this Christmas Day?
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When insurance adjusters examined the roadway where the crashes were happening, there were no obvious hazards—like faulty lighting or an especially steep grade—that could account for this newfound profusion.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
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Lots of factors and complications, and a trade even coming close to happening would mark a stark departure from how the team operated 14 months ago.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Happing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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