what's happening

Example Sentences

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I believe that one of my roles, as someone harmed by this regime and now living in exile, is to speak out on behalf of those who have no voice, to talk about what's happening.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I’m autistic, and a lot of what’s happening when we are moving is not actually about wanting to take up more space.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

“Oftentimes, what’s happening here is the framing of ‘give us broad, unfettered access to the data because we’re gonna give you benefits,’ but it actually gets twisted in practice,” Ngyuen said.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Would it be a mistake to read this film as an allegory for what’s happening now in the world?

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

I think about walking across the street, swinging the door open, and sneaking my mom out the laundromat's back door before these guys can even figure out what's happening.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi