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 will admit that on too many occasions I have personally invoked the phrase “As a millennial…” because it feels good to be part of a group, but according to sociologists, I should stop.
From Salon
And there are those occasions when a highly rated, inexpensive item turns out to be a hit.
But as the game progressed, the USC defense forced Cal Poly to run out the shot clock on multiple occasions and caused 27 turnovers while scoring 39 points off of them.
From Los Angeles Times
It had also been treated by vets on several occasions earlier this year, local media reported.
From BBC
Wiegman, 56, became the first woman to claim the Coach of the Year award in 2022, while this year's victory means she is the first woman to win the award on multiple occasions.
From BBC
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