happen
verb (used without object)
to take place; come to pass; occur.
happens
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present tense formof happen (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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However, when the incoming X-rays become sufficiently intense, something remarkable happens.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
The other wild card is what happens with Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
"I'll keep pushing and pushing and see what happens."
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
“This is what happens: we shift into a more sustainable velocity for the economy and for earnings,” said Dan Farley, the chief investment officer for U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
When this happens, the Jesuits dive under tables or beds for protection.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
