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
The woman then chronicled what transpired around her 25th birthday.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
An investigation into what transpired as he was detained is underway.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
This is Bell’s time to atone for what transpired last year.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
While Tata Sons and Tata Trusts have not issued any official statement on what transpired at the minister’s residence, it is widely reported that a power struggle is brewing inside one of India’s most powerful business empires.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
An investigation into what transpired as he was detained is underway.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
This is Bell’s time to atone for what transpired last year.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
While Tata Sons and Tata Trusts have not issued any official statement on what transpired at the minister’s residence, it is widely reported that a power struggle is brewing inside one of India’s most powerful business empires.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
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6 Nov. 2025
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When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations.—
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6 Nov. 2025
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
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8 Nov. 2025
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The planetary backspin occurs amidst two Mercury retrogrades — that's right, this transit will add to the intensity.—
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7 Nov. 2025
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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