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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"Given the high percent of giving to religious organisations, it is safe to assume that during other months with religious occasions, a larger percent of the population gives."
From BBC
So I think knowing him and having experience with him and seeing him perform at such a level on such big occasions...
From BBC
But investors have seen it jump into the lead on a handful of previous occasions.
From MarketWatch
On rare occasions, Sabbath playmates eventually become bride and groom.
Jesse Jackson came to Appalachia, just like Bernie Sanders came on several occasions.
From Salon
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