as in to happen
to take place
please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1
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Saldaña said when the tweets recirculated that she was saddened by what had transpired.
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Chloee Weiner, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
Whatever had transpired at this deserted crossroads, Durkin's job was to freeze it in time.
—Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
The March 8, 2025, SAT administration was supposed to be a routine test for students across the country, but what transpired was a digital disaster that left thousands of students frustrated and uncertain about their futures.
—Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
While acknowledging the likelihood of price hikes, however, Powell said the Fed's response would depend on what exactly transpires.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Chloee Weiner, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
Whatever had transpired at this deserted crossroads, Durkin's job was to freeze it in time.
—Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
The March 8, 2025, SAT administration was supposed to be a routine test for students across the country, but what transpired was a digital disaster that left thousands of students frustrated and uncertain about their futures.
—Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
While acknowledging the likelihood of price hikes, however, Powell said the Fed's response would depend on what exactly transpires.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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