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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Not exactly encouraging is how these rogue occurrences happened at companies that should have had the best handle on guardrails, Crawford said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by viruses, bacteria like E. coli, or microscopic parasites like Cyclospora are fairly regular occurrences.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
In this ecosystem, there are no longer any natural occurrences.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Documenting such occurrences can bolster your allegation of ageism.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
The facts which had previously convinced him now seemed mere chance occurrences.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
