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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This is one of the rare occasions where I’m going to encourage a little stubbornness.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
He mentioned that she had tried to get him fired on two distinct occasions.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
The Ostrands were seen feeding the animals on numerous occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
London has said such ships are suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea on several occasions.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
My mother doesn’t do makeup, except for special occasions.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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