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happed

verb

past tense of hap

as in happened

to take place what wondrous events hath happed this Christmas Day?

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Here’s what happened outside before the doors officially unlocked.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
Had that not happened the team would have had to most likely play at Gateway Center Arena — its usual home that seats 3,500.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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The earthquake's epicenter was about 1 mile south-southwest of San Ramon and occurred at a depth of 4 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The incident occurred along the 3700 block of Gardenia Avenue, where police received a call about two shots being fired in a nearby residence, Long Beach Police said in a statement.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2026

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