transpire
verb (used without object)
to occur; happen; take place.
has transpired
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present perfectof transpire (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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“This situation that has unfolded is enraging and unacceptable at every level. What has transpired is sloppy,” Horvath said Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
Prince Harry said: "What has transpired over the last week has been heartbreaking to witness, especially when such blatant lies hurt those who have invested decades in this shared goal."
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025
Before looking at how those factors played out in Louisiana, let me say a bit about what has transpired there in the brief time since Landry’s announcement.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2025
Salon breaks down the events leading up to the lawsuit, the complaint and the bombshell New York Times exposé and what has transpired afterward:
From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2025
"What has transpired?" she cried, but her voice betrayed genuine concern.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
