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occasion

[uh-key-zhuhn] / əˈkeɪ ʒən /






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However, Sir Andrew said it was likely that Albon might "seek to assert himself as an active parent" as he had done on a previous occasion.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Several newspapers covered the occasion, leaving a historical record that John Thorn, MLB’s official historian, used to piece together a play-by-play published along with some sights and sounds of the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

And so we set off down the aisle, and the branches hit the side mirrors, and, on occasion, scratched the door.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

He rarely leaves the building, according to people who know him, on occasion inviting friends to his office for dinner at 11:30 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“How old were you when you rose to the occasion of your life?” he asked.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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