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Recent Examples of transpired
Even a mentalist like Pearlman, after all, can’t make people forget what transpired.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
What has transpired over the past five seasons for the Kings is a cautionary tale for many NHL teams.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And yes, antics is the appropriate word to describe what transpired on the screen.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Federal investigations, as well as CNN interviews with former law enforcement officials, have revealed security failures and a lack of accountability over what transpired at the Butler rally.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
What transpired over the next 12 years is one of the most successful stretches of basketball in the modern era.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Woolf, Kovarcik acted as Rahman’s supervisor and was found to be much more culpable for what transpired.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Following a Pioneer Press request for comment on the two incidents that transpired over the weekend, a spokesperson referred back to the Village’s official statement issued Sunday.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Those events that transpired may be long ago, but Paul Revere’s legendary ride has continued in our hearts and minds.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
What has transpired over the past five seasons for the Kings is a cautionary tale for many NHL teams.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And yes, antics is the appropriate word to describe what transpired on the screen.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Federal investigations, as well as CNN interviews with former law enforcement officials, have revealed security failures and a lack of accountability over what transpired at the Butler rally.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
What transpired over the next 12 years is one of the most successful stretches of basketball in the modern era.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Woolf, Kovarcik acted as Rahman’s supervisor and was found to be much more culpable for what transpired.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Following a Pioneer Press request for comment on the two incidents that transpired over the weekend, a spokesperson referred back to the Village’s official statement issued Sunday.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Those events that transpired may be long ago, but Paul Revere’s legendary ride has continued in our hearts and minds.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpired
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The same thing happened with Simply Grand Kitchen and Creamery, which is directly next door to Dunn Deal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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If two Republican state senators had voted differently and done right by the people, a massive and legally dubious redrawing of Florida congressional districts would never have happened.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The commission also sent its findings to the Kane County state’s attorney, the Chicago Police Department and police departments in towns where other major immigration enforcement actions occurred, including Elgin, Franklin Park and Evanston, Pritzker said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Tap to unmute An error occurred.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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