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An island nation with beautiful parks, beaches and a happenin’ downtown strip known as the Junction — why would you ever want to leave?

From Seattle Times Jul. 9, 2022

But 12 days before the Iowa caucuses and 20 days before the New Hampshire primary, there’s something happenin’ out there.

From MSNBC Jan. 20, 2016

“There’s something happenin’ here/What it is ain’t exactly clear” – Wesleyan University will require fraternities to admit female members.

From Forbes Sep. 26, 2014

That's great in theory but in reality, it ain't happenin' sistah!

From Time Apr. 17, 2013

“Seems sometimes that the old lessons are bein’ lost in the worry of new things happenin’ each day, Ma,” he said quietly.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt




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