happening

Example Sentences

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Our focus is split between what’s happening inside and outside our bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That leaves the distinct possibility that Williamson believed Becerra knew what was happening — but never asked him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

As a child, he remembers being “always worried,” even though “nothing was happening to me that was particularly different than any other kids, but I certainly seemed to feel it more and took it harder.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The inevitability of what is happening seems pretty clear for folks in the energy community, because of the timing of all this.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“Edda,” I introduced myself, wondering somehow if this was all really happening, or whether exhaustion from my travels was causing an elaborate hallucination.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse