verb (past participle of 'elapse') as in strong fondness

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transpired, passed, occurred

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Example:By the time the summer transpired, the weather had become cooler than expected.

Definition:occurred, happened; also, became known or came to light.

From transpired

Example:A few weeks passed, and she had not heard from him again.

Definition:moved or ran; went by.

From passed

Example:An incident occurred on the street, and the police were called.

Definition:happened, took place; also, happened to be in a certain place or state.

From occurred