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is happening

  • present progressive
    of happen (3rd person singular).
    happen
    verb (used without object)
    to take place; come to pass; occur.

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While November offers plenty to observe in Earth's skies, something equally remarkable is happening far beyond the planets.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

But the fact that this is happening while a significant share of index members move in the opposite direction is unprecedented going back to at least 1990, according to Bespoke.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

I learned that if that feeling is happening, don’t kill the idea because you’re scared of it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

But something interesting is happening here too: A whole lot of women are running for office, and few are remarking on it.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

A couple of little kids—toddlers—run around, ignorant of what is happening.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed