as in to occur
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happen
Why this is happening is clear from a radio intercept about a similar incident, shared with CNN, in which a Russian commander can clearly be heard ordering a subordinate be tied up in this way as punishment for desertion.
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Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
However, Cincinnati police said the incident happened July 26 near the intersection of Fourth and Elm streets.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 July 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
The real intrigue surrounds what happens centrally.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
However, Cincinnati police said the incident happened July 26 near the intersection of Fourth and Elm streets.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 July 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
The real intrigue surrounds what happens centrally.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happen
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However, last year, the final 100-degree day occurred on Oct. 13, setting a record for the latest date that Austin has experienced 100-degree temps.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Looting, firebombing and violence occurred during some nights of the protests, while others were peaceful.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Then there is the signaling problem that arises when the leader of the U.S. government is openly threatening U.S. companies.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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That doesn’t happen in a community where there is affluence.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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No matter what Ulla was doing, Mala had to be doing that and something better, Ulla complained.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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However, those whose closets are truly bursting at the seams may need to do so even more often.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Happen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happen. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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