happening

Example Sentences

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But what was happening in the industrial southeast remained a bit of a mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

For his part, Cage mystified people on set with the spider-like moves he did to convey what was happening to his character’s body.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"It's talking about what is actually happening in the world and what the conflicts are."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He argues that so far, it’s a stretch to say any of those are happening.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

It’s becoming caustic and accusatory, and I don’t understand how or why it’s happening this way.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse