Example Sentences

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Residents say the worst drop-offs have been happening closest to the seat of Russian power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

What we’re seeing right now is in reaction to massive demographic and social changes that have been happening in this country.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

But lately, those recoveries have been happening more quickly.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

"It's about meeting people that have done similar things, trodden similar paths, and being able to discuss that, and laugh and joke about things that have been happening," Dr Bennett says.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

Lucinda explains that after our cousins’ departure, too many upsetting things have been happening and that’s why Mami hasn't wanted us out of her sight.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez