goings-on
Example Sentences
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The mansion’s goings-on were evidence that Hefner had amassed enough money and prestige to get his way, even when his way defied social norms, public-health best practices, and the law.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Fans in Manchester, N.H., were suddenly able to follow the soap opera at Manchester United, while supporters in Madrid, N.M., could decode the Kremlinological goings-on of Real Madrid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Both SK Hynix and Micron could benefit from the goings-on at other companies, however.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
In Santa Fe, it’s a house with otherworldly goings-on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
She gave her all kinds of news and gossip, and reported on the goings-on at Down, including those that involved Etty’s dog, Polly, a rough-haired fox terrier, whom she left there.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
