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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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
Gerry Murphy:, external Irishman was caretaker manager of Huddersfield Town on three occasions and had a variety of roles at the club including academy manager.
From BBC
Celtic have only ever lost five games in a row on two occasions in the club's history, most recently in 1953 under McGrory.
From BBC
The scenario became reality on three occasions, but rather than falter, Hoy, the last to ride, responded with a world record of his own to take gold.
From BBC
Disaster has dropped by on many occasions in the form of quakes, fires and floods, and disaster will call again.
From Los Angeles Times
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