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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I spent about 30 to 45 minutes with Ash on three occasions, while sitting in our podcast studios and recording those conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Instead, they racked up more than 90 points on three occasions and 'only' clinched one title in 2019-20 - it was, however, Liverpool's first in 30 years and their first of the Premier League era.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The couple never had children but helped raise several of Parton’s younger siblings; she was also a godmother to Miley Cyrus, with whom she recorded and performed on multiple occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
CricViz: MS Dhoni has hit a six to win an ODI or T20I on 12 occasions, the most by any batter in limited-overs in international cricket.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Which, given how mad he had made her on multiple occasions, wasn’t particularly comforting.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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