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happen

[hap-uhn] / ˈhæp ən /


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From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"I don't know what's going to happen with the weaponization fund," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"It made me think how lucky we are that it's not going to happen again," said Aleyah, also 10.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

We can’t think the worst is behind us and we can’t be inured to what happened and will happen again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I keep imagining what might happen if I find him.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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