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The buildings were undergoing renovations when the fire hit, and numerous fire alarms also failed to warn.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

The ex-clients alleged the firm waited more than a year before informing them their cases were undergoing additional vetting and their payments would be delayed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

Local media reports said three people were undergoing surgery.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Ellen processed blood and research samples for patients at the National Institutes of Health who were undergoing clinical trials for cancer treatments.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025

Many of these fine birds had still bright red spots, which showed that they were undergoing a change in their plumage.

From Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843) Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XXII by Maximilian, Alexander Philipp