happen on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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None of it has to happen on the timeline being forced on us now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Did anything noteworthy happen on the Democratic side?
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the Austrian Alps, roughly three out of four hiking accidents happen on the descent.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
It may be ill-suited for socializing—one can guess that a very high percentage of listening will happen on headphones—but it’s an ideal companion for inner exploration, music that helps you think and dream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
“Scientifically speaking, Duane,” she would say, “all good things happen on a Thursday. It’s just basic physics.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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