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that happens vs that happens to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That happens' is used to describe a general situation or event, while 'That happens to' is used to describe something specific happening to someone or something. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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that happens

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a general situation or event.

This phrase is used to express that something is a common occurrence or a typical outcome.

Examples:

Don't worry about it, that happens all the time.
It's not a big deal, that happens in this industry.
Mistakes like that happen occasionally.
If you practice enough, success will happen.
Sometimes, unexpected things happen.

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Anything bad that happens is blamed on them.
When that happens, take her to quarantine.
When that happens, the captain will most likely react poorly.
Do whatever it takes to make sure that happens.
I would see him die before that happens.
Let's get everybody out of here before that happens.
I want to issue a statement before that happens.
Nothing will stand in my way when that happens.
No other communication until that happens.
Sidao seeks to secure war before that happens.
Ben, nothing that happens afterwards will matter.
There's two things you can do when that happens.
Or two, we leave, none of that happens.
I always wonder where it goes when that happens.
When that happens, you learn how to survive any way you can.
Lot of reasons that happens, Bishop.
He says that that happens sometimes with older siblings.
I gather that happens when you're prince.
Okay, well, when that happens...
Believe me, I know that happens.

Alternatives:

that occurs
that is common
that is typical
that is normal
that is expected

that happens to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something specific happening to someone or something.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific event or situation affecting a particular person or thing.

Examples:

That happens to be my favorite book.
It always seems like bad luck happens to me.
Good opportunities rarely happen to everyone.
Success doesn't just happen to anyone.
Accidents can happen to anyone.

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Same thing that happens to all old people.
Same thing that happens to everything else.
Thanks... that happens to have a bar.
It's something unpleasant that happens to people who kill.
And one more thing... that happens to so many girls.
Whenever that happens to me, I always take a cold bath.
Something that happens to all New Yorkers who return home from anywhere other than New York.
Anything that happens to them happens to you.
Stop thinking of life as something that happens to you.
Anything that happens to the rest of you is on me.
It's a regular bar that happens to have karaoke.
I can explain everything that happens to you.
You're something that happens to people who deserve better.
Not everything bad that happens to you
It's one of the things that happens to preemies.
So most exciting thing that happens to you.
It takes everything that happens to you and throws it all into a dark closet.
You'd be surprised how little that happens to me.
I sure hope that happens to me tonight.
This is something that happens to other people.

Alternatives:

that affects
that impacts
that pertains to
that relates to
that concerns

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