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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 • Feb. 16, 2026

Each notification was congratulatory, but Minus had no idea what had transpired the night before.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

She believed in redemption and wanted Cohen to know that she forgave him for everything that had transpired between her and Trump.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

The former president did not display a reaction in court and told reporters later he did not know about the incident that had transpired behind him.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2023

We’d run out of places to find privacy—even just to talk about all that had transpired.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi