occasions
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) needs; necessities
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personal or business affairs
Example Sentences
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Occasions like Sunday have become commonplace under Klopp.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024
Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking has become common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Naka said.
From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2023
Occasions like World Bipolar Day are wonderful for broader awareness, but honoring our self-defined successes can and should happen organically on a regular basis.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2023
“While we were closed, our customers were calling us for Rolex watches, but we were only selling those to clients we knew. Occasions were still happening — birthdays, graduations. People still needed gifts.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2020
“Might as well get yer uniform,” said Hagrid, nodding toward Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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