Example Sentences

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And on Friday, the interim athletic director attempted to assure everyone that, despite all that has transpired in this week, the department is not in disarray.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

"We recognise the passage of time that has transpired but it is never to late to reach out and start that conversation with police," Grieve said.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 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

I do not know how anyone could make sense of what has transpired at home, in Ukraine, and in Israel-Gaza without knowing the historical contexts.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2023

"What has transpired?" she cried, but her voice betrayed genuine concern.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez