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looking up
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This suggestion is a personal choice because, for some, looking up information on the internet might be the easier decision.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Some travel areas are looking up already, with hotel room revenue up 4% year over year in the county in the first quarter of 2026.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Happening (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening%20%28by%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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