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happening

[hap-uh-ning] / ˈhæp ə nɪŋ /


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It’s happening at a time when the small palladium market is tightening.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Geologically, there's not a lot happening down there. Everything would be quiet."

From Science Daily

"How can all of this be happening at once in such a young, compact system?"

From Science Daily

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato called the closure a loss “when it comes to transparency in government, accountability from our institutions, and learning about what is happening in our communities.”

From The Wall Street Journal

All presidents rethink big problems, and events keep happening, and requiring decision as they do.

From The Wall Street Journal