as in happening
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Though such meetings between rulers have been happening for centuries, they have been formalized in the modern era, and contemporary state visits usually follow a predictable pattern.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026 -
The event, happening through April 27, is the ideal time to invest in high-quality seasonal bedding thanks to the thousands of discounts on comforters, quilts, sheets, and pillows.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Imai made three starts before going on the IL with what the team described as arm fatigue.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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It will be equipped to process and service new steel products coming down the line at Big River like galvanized and cold-rolled steel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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The problem is that most organizations aren’t ready to deal with most of the AI security concerns that are already clear and the emerging ones coming down the pike.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Paolo Banchero, who was coming off a 45-point night in Game 5, shot just 4-for-20 from the field.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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In an ideal world — one where Miami hits on every draft pick during the past three years — Chop Robinson, Trey Moore and Max Llewellyn are coming off the edge of Jeff Hafley’s defense, applying pressure to quarterbacks.—
Omar Kelly
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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While the rate may be going down, renters can expect to 35% of their monthly paycheck on rent, and a typical starter home costs around $276,600, taking grads around 4 years to save up for a down payment.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was going down on day one of the new season, in the spring, to get those expectations in the books.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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This naturally occurring element is inescapable, but there are simple ways to decrease the risks.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Inside, guests milled about on multiple levels where pre-dinner receptions were occurring.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Batavia led 2-0 until the bottom of the third when Geneva put together a four-run rally, all coming with two outs.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The company also sees adjusted EBITDA, revenue and gross profit for its current quarter coming above analysts' expectations.—
Davis Giangiulio,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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“Coming about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20about. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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