occurred
Americanadjective
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having happened or taken place.
With this pause feature on the timer, you don't have to reset your current session because of any occurred interruption.
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having appeared or presented itself.
The area is a naturally occurred sand dune system covering two square kilometers.
verb
Etymology
Origin of occurred
First recorded in 1890–95; occur + -ed 2 for the adjective senses; occur + -ed 1 for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Occurred to me that my country and its leaders, while always remaining subject to accountability, deserved forgiveness and understanding and renewed strength every bit as much as I did.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2011
So, first the perfect separate forms were made, The portions of mankind; and after, so, 90 Occurred the combination of the same.
From Men and Women by Porter, Charlotte Endymion
An Account of Some of the Principal Slave Insurrections and Others which have Occurred or been attempted in the United States and Elsewhere during the Last Two Centuries.
From The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861 A History of the Education of the Colored People of the United States from the Beginning of Slavery to the Civil War by Woodson, Carter Godwin
Then lightning came and the thunder Like the crashing of seventeen earths, And in that respectable party Occurred three premature births.
From The Book of Gud by Hersey, Harold
Though still the casual moonlight raid Occurred at seasons, just for joy, New brands of owners, fat and thriving, Had lost their use for cattle-driving, And agitation's artful aid, Pined for its old employ.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, May 20, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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