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
The truth of Eckert's involvement - or whether he even know about the goings-on - should soon become known.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
In Santa Fe, it’s a house with otherworldly goings-on.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
For fellow Brussels local Michel Elias, however, the artwork allowed him to reflect on contemporary goings-on in the Holy Land.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
I pull a chair up to the window and watch the goings-on downstairs.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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