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occasions

British  
/ əˈkeɪʒənz /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular) needs; necessities

  2. personal or business affairs

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Peruvian police often use the tactics, disguising their agents in elaborate costumes on occasions such as Valentine's Day, Halloween and Christmas.

From BBC

The celebrations are not limited to Valentine's Day - they extend to birthdays and other special occasions, meaning money bouquets are in demand throughout the year.

From BBC

During his career he was a national record holder on multiple occasions, as well as a national champion.

From BBC

On several occasions she ran down the stairs in a panic during the night after seeing a red glow through the bathroom window.

From BBC

The benchmark has gained only 0.7% since then, having tried and failed to close north of 7000 on at least five different occasions.

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