occasions
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) needs; necessities
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personal or business affairs
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This same criticism has been levelled against Formula 1 on several previous occasions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Atlanta-based Inspire was formed in 2018 when Arby’s combined with Buffalo Wild Wings as part of a strategy to win consumers across a range of dining occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Working as a post-match interviewer for US broadcaster CBS, legendary former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel tried to steer Martinez away from discussion about his old club's summer transfer window on four occasions.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“On two occasions in November and December 2018, I brought water home from work, and my mother used that water to cook congee,” she wrote in the paper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
“I do not ask whether you are musical, Mrs. Elton. Upon these occasions, a lady’s character generally precedes her; and Highbury has long known that you are a superior performer.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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