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happening

[hap-uh-ning] / ˈhæp ə nɪŋ /


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"I'm so grateful that it's happening and I can't thank the people of this country enough for the support I have received over the years."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Tech stocks are so valuable that they move the broader indexes no matter what’s happening elsewhere.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“They are happening in response to an Iranian action,” Rubio said in a House hearing Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

There are so many news stories happening at once that it’s risky to say, “I’m going to write one big story, and I’m going to publish it on this day.”

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

I rubbed my eyes, wondering dazedly what was happening, then froze, hearing the hum.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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