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are happening

  • present progressive
    of happen.
    happen
    verb (used without object)
    to take place; come to pass; occur.

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However, no direct talks are happening, according to the spokesperson.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

"When I heard that, I realised that I had never had any idea that was happening - and I really wanted to put that on the map and to say, things are happening," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

I want people to see us having a good time in spite of all of the things that are happening, because we are worthy of it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

There are a lot of tariffs that are happening, even in Latin America.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

“The app will figure out what activities are happening nearby that you might be interested in and will give you a list of options.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas