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happen by

verb

  1. informal,  (intr, adverb) to appear, arrive, or come casually or by chance

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Bank of America wouldn’t be paid the bulk of its fee until the deal closes, which the companies hope will happen by early 2027 but is far from guaranteed.

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This is expected to happen by 2027.

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Global supremacy doesn’t happen by chance, which means Swift can leave nothing up to the fates.

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Global supremacy doesn’t happen by chance, which means Swift can leave nothing up to the fates.

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Things happen by default, you know.

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