occurrence
noun
the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
occurrences
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pluralof occurrence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The president said he had "directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent future occurrences".
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
As far as we know, hacks carried out by AI agents are still quite rare occurrences - but then again, it is largely up to companies themselves to disclose them.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
His fan base is building quickly because he takes on relatable everyday occurrences, frustrations and interactions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Profit growth has also been unusually high, in large part due to one-off occurrences.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026
As strange as Logan County was, as often as its residents dealt with odd threats and weird occurrences and mysterious happenings, it wasn’t all bad.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
