happen
verb (used without object)
to take place; come to pass; occur.
has happened
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present perfectof happen (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Is it just what happens to Beard when he’s away from Ted for too long or is there something important that has happened? We’ll find out before too long.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Prices have risen sharply, but the move remains modest when considering what has happened with wafers from suppliers already tested and approved for high-volume laser production.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
This isn’t the first time this has happened, for the record.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
First, so much has happened since then on other Middle East war fronts.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
Next to me Helen has noticed that something has happened but then her switchboard lights up and she can’t focus on me.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
