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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Occurred to me that my country and its leaders, while always remaining subject to accountability, deserved forgiveness and understanding and renewed strength every bit as much as I did.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2011
The fable which I now present, Occurred to me by accident: And whether bad or excellent, Is merely so by accident.
From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn
So, first the perfect separate forms were made, The portions of mankind; and after, so, 90 Occurred the combination of the same.
From Men and Women by Porter, Charlotte Endymion
But once there came a powerful change; one sollum Sunday night Occurred the tidal wave that put ol' Salty out o' sight.
From Songs and Other Verse by Field, Eugene
It never Occurred to me to seek If you had come for ever, Or only for a week.
From Collected Poems In Two Volumes, Vol. II by Dobson, Austin
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