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happen

[hap-uhn] / ˈhæp ən /


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Now it’s Nvidia’s turn to try to make Windows on Arm happen.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Under the terms of my contract, two things will happen:

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“I refuse to let that happen in New Jersey,” she said in her best zero-tolerance voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The devastated father's voice broke as he finished speaking, he said: "To my dying son, who I love beyond words, I'm so sorry that I let this happen."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“I’m glad now that it didn’t happen, but I hate that I was taken in by such a cad.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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