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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After Wilson’s death last year, Beach Boys fans still have several occasions to hear the catalog live.
From Los Angeles Times
We had been attacked by moose on a few occasions and it was not something I wished to do again.
From Literature
However, in a note published Thursday, the Morgan Stanley team observe that this week there have been occasions when the jump in oil prices saw both equities and bond prices fall.
From MarketWatch
Lamb is often Muslim consumers' meat of choice for family occasions and festivals like Ramadan and Eid, while mutton is a popular ingredient in curries and stews.
From BBC
In the plea agreement, Griffin stated that on multiple occasions he confronted Girardi about paying the clients.
From Los Angeles Times
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