Example Sentences

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In 1962, I was cast in the Elvis Presley movie “It Happened at the World’s Fair.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Once he found the guitar, he soon began playing in various bands and released his debut album Whatever Happened To Benny Santini? in 1978.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Satisfying their day one fans, the Clipse also performed a handful of their classic records like “Mr. Me Too” and “What Happened to That Boy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Bolton served as Trump's national security advisor in his first term and later angered the administration with the publication of a highly critical book, "The Room Where it Happened."

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

"Hard to lose a big jute farm that's been in the family for generations. And to get nothing for it! Happened to my family, too, but at least they sold it for something."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins