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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The men never spoke to me if there were women present, but on occasions when I was in the cab with one man, maybe two, there were affable greetings that invited conversation.
From Literature
Frost had been admitted to Ipswich Hospital on two occasions in the days before his death.
From BBC
Navigating Mother's Day, and other occasions like birthdays and Christmas since Teddy's death, has been challenging, Maddie says.
From BBC
He completed the full 90 minutes on only 10 occasions.
From BBC
Gordon led Newcastle's press from the front - making more high-intensity pressures in the opposition half than any other player - and also raced back to help his team-mates on a number of occasions.
From BBC
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