happening
noun/ˈhæpənɪŋ/
/ˈhæpənɪŋ/
- [usually plural] an event; something that happens, often something unusual
- There have been strange happenings here lately.
- The momentous happenings of the past few weeks had left her feeling exhausted.
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- an artistic performance or event that is not planned
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