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happening

[hap-uh-ning]

noun

  1. something that happens; occurrence; event.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. an unconventional dramatic or artistically orchestrated performance, often a series of discontinuous events involving audience participation.

  3. any event considered worthwhile, unusual, or interesting.



happening

/ ˈhæpənɪŋ, ˈhæpnɪŋ /

noun

  1. an occurrence; event

  2. an improvised or spontaneous display or performance consisting of bizarre and haphazard events

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. informalfashionable and up-to-the-minute

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of happening1

First recorded in 1545–55; 1965–70 happening for def. 2; happen + -ing 1
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It’s just funny that there’s this dichotomy of like someone you’d think is in the thick of it and they don’t even know what’s going on in the area with rules and what’s happening.

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As Iran and Israel continue to launch strikes on each other's territory, satellite imagery can give us an insight into what's happening on the ground.

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Israel does not allow international news organisations including the BBC into Gaza, making verifying what is happening in the territory difficult.

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The reasons why it's happening are numerous and complex.

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"This was a very unusual occurrence, and we are investigating the car park system to prevent this from happening in the future."

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