happening

Example Sentences

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“We don’t know exactly what has been happening, but most charities that were helping us have been closing,” said Jean Muhindo, who lives in a Bunia refugee camp.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“You’re putting money on the outcome of potential events happening or you’re betting on certain probabilities with respect to future events.”

From Salon • May 24, 2026

"We can't continue to have a situation of temporary exemption certificates happening in Northern Ireland," she said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

And unless there are real consequences, what’s to stop this from happening again?

From Slate • May 22, 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