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Recent Examples of transpired
What transpired were innovative and somewhat futuristic trousers, blazers, and outerwear.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
DeWitt got his first taste of the rivalry for the Wagon Wheel and could only shake his head at what transpired.
—Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
But that description doesn't go nearly far enough in describing what transpired over the three-hour hearing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here's a breakdown of the events that have transpired since.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
While everyone tries to make sense of what transpired, Dexter is free to drive off into the sunset, leaving Prater behind to take the blame for everything.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
What exactly transpired between them, the rest of Charlie Harper fills out.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Over drinks, Belly shares with her new Parisian friends what transpired over the past 36 hours.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In light of recent events, the matchup's biggest storyline will be what transpired off the field.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
DeWitt got his first taste of the rivalry for the Wagon Wheel and could only shake his head at what transpired.
—Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
But that description doesn't go nearly far enough in describing what transpired over the three-hour hearing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here's a breakdown of the events that have transpired since.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
While everyone tries to make sense of what transpired, Dexter is free to drive off into the sunset, leaving Prater behind to take the blame for everything.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
What exactly transpired between them, the rest of Charlie Harper fills out.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Over drinks, Belly shares with her new Parisian friends what transpired over the past 36 hours.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In light of recent events, the matchup's biggest storyline will be what transpired off the field.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpired
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Kirk assassination angers and unsettles leaders, residents The assassination of Kirk, which happened in front of hundreds of people and was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has in particular rattled the nation and drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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This is mirroring exactly what happened with Mugen Train, and those audience scores are currently sitting at a 99%.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The incident occurred just before half distance in the Zandvoort race, during the safety car period that followed Lewis Hamilton’s solo crash, with Sainz trying to pass Lawson for seventh place at the outside of the track’s Tarzan Turn 1.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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