occurred
Americanadjective
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having happened or taken place.
With this pause feature on the timer, you don't have to reset your current session because of any occurred interruption.
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having appeared or presented itself.
The area is a naturally occurred sand dune system covering two square kilometers.
verb
Etymology
Origin of occurred
First recorded in 1890–95; occur + -ed 2 for the adjective senses; occur + -ed 1 for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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The crash occurred on the northbound 215 freeway near Eucalyptus Avenue around 7:30 p.m.,
From Los Angeles Times
Later, Webb observations showed the galaxy lies about 8 billion light-years away, meaning the explosion occurred long before Earth formed.
From Science Daily
Kidnapping had occurred before the civil war, but the scale and nature of it changed dramatically after 2014, when Yemen when Yemen in effect fractured under rival governments.
From Los Angeles Times
The incident that turned the race on its head occurred on lap 22.
From BBC
The Derbyshire Constabulary says that the incident occurred in Friar Gate at approximately 21:30, and involved a black Suzuki Swift.
From BBC
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