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passing
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6
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5
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condition(noun, action, quality, cause, position)
5
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emprise(verb, exploit, venture, quest, put at risk)
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5
happen
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matter(noun, activity, business, action, act)
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situation(noun, business, action, act, quality)
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transpiring(verb, adjective, occurring)
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casualty(noun, action, break, measure, cast)
4
current(smart, new, fresh, fashionable, live)
4
developing(verb, adjective, ongoing, started, occurring)
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doing(noun, activity, action, act, work)
4
eventuating(verb, occurring)
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hap(noun, business, break, hit, concern)
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