as in to happen
to take place
please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1
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The expectation is that Reigns will disappear for at least a couple of months again, but after what transpired at SummerSlam, WWE’s best bet is for Reigns to return yet again a few months from now in preparation for a marquee singles match with Breakker.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The hope was that Quentin Johnston could emerge as a downfield playmaker, but that has not transpired just yet.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Nothing too serious transpired as players broke them up quickly, but a lot of bodies rushed to get between them.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
What will transpire during the upcoming state visit, to take place in September, remains to be seen.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The hope was that Quentin Johnston could emerge as a downfield playmaker, but that has not transpired just yet.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Nothing too serious transpired as players broke them up quickly, but a lot of bodies rushed to get between them.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
What will transpire during the upcoming state visit, to take place in September, remains to be seen.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
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The show doesn’t just happen in front of them, but around them.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The very first Indiana Pizza Festival is happening this weekend, Saturday Aug. 9 on Monument Circle.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Betterton knew his team owed the public transparency on experiments occurring in their area.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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There’s an epic scene in Highest 2 Lowest where a subway chase occurs at the same time as a Puerto Rican Day Parade party.—
Will Dukes,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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