as in to happen
to take place
please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1
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Here's what has transpired so far through five games:
➤ Houston Texans 32, Los Angeles Chargers 12 — C.J. Stroud has the Texans in the divisional playoff round in consecutive seasons.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
The sell-off that transpired Friday may not be done and could soon retest long-term support levels, according to BTIG.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
As is customary in the U.K., certain events had to transpire.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Think back to what transpired 18 to 19 years ago, when the North Node was last in Pisces and the South Node was in Virgo.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
The sell-off that transpired Friday may not be done and could soon retest long-term support levels, according to BTIG.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
As is customary in the U.K., certain events had to transpire.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Think back to what transpired 18 to 19 years ago, when the North Node was last in Pisces and the South Node was in Virgo.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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