transpire

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Before it was even clear what had transpired 2,400 miles away, Sullivan ordered a shutdown of Conuma’s flagship Quintette mine just south of town, and began his 14-hour commute.

From The Wall Street Journal

Imagine the trash talk that might be transpiring with Lappe on second base talking to Brooks, one of his best friends who plays shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times

What transpired during the exercise, with the details reported here for the first time, exposed serious tactical shortcomings and vulnerabilities in high-intensity drone combat.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In the days that followed the election, when the mission was over, we sat and reflected on what transpired,” Conley said.

From Salon

While it later transpired the athletes themselves were not aware of the tampering, FIS said their team had "tried to cheat the system" by putting reinforced thread in their jumpsuits.

From BBC