happenings

Example Sentences

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What makes “Recession” so vivid, and so unsettling, is that Mr. Goodspeed rarely finds recessions caused by a single one of these shocks, but by a series of adverse happenings over a short period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The litigation unveiled the private happenings of Hollywood elite, including texts and emails from Lively, Baldoni and their host of A-list friends.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

David Lindsay-Abaire sets his comic sights on the contentious happenings within a wealthy suburb’s neighborhood association in a new play directed by Kenny Leon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s been a season of unusual happenings, so prepare for a postseason of the same.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

Those who’d lived in the cottage before now recounted strange happenings from years back.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock