as in to happen
to take place
please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1
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Recent Examples of transpire
Much has transpired in the 4½ months since the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied in World Series Game 7 to beat the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings and become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees.
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The shooting transpired at Madison and Leavitt streets, about three blocks west of the United Center.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
His box out against Alperen Sengun is what the Heat have been demanding for two years, although the reaction time to what then transpired was a tick slow .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
By the time Hayes Carll took the main stage, several dozen similar moments had transpired across the ranch as Texas musicians like Kat Hasty, Briscoe, and John Craigie played alongside Nashville songwriters like Tasjan and Chelsea Lovitt.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The shooting transpired at Madison and Leavitt streets, about three blocks west of the United Center.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
His box out against Alperen Sengun is what the Heat have been demanding for two years, although the reaction time to what then transpired was a tick slow .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
By the time Hayes Carll took the main stage, several dozen similar moments had transpired across the ranch as Texas musicians like Kat Hasty, Briscoe, and John Craigie played alongside Nashville songwriters like Tasjan and Chelsea Lovitt.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
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The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple's marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The last 5-6-4-3 double play in the majors happened in 1995.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of fruits provides enough naturally occurring sugar to sweeten the taste.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 6 miles north-northeast of Brooktrails and occurred at a depth of 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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