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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Chief Executive Scott Boatwright said the company would focus on menu innovation, deepening engagement with Chipotle rewards and expanding opportunities to serve more group occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Morrison has visited Kaye’s courtroom on several occasions and watched him build connections with clients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
These fragments provided strong evidence that the bone had been used to strike, reshape and maintain stone tools on multiple occasions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
The teenager was invited into the directors' box on a number of occasions last season and met with Sir Alex Ferguson following a draw against West Ham at Old Trafford in December.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
However, this was one of those rare occasions when lying really was the best course of action.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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