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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"In another child, the therapy completely suppressed metabolic crises that occurred almost monthly, while another patient no longer suffered from epileptic seizures."
From Science Daily
He also argued that the incident had occurred in a public place, near a police station and in full daylight.
From BBC
It never occurred to me that I should’ve been more interested in whether or not he was the boyfriend I wanted.
From Literature
The collision occurred on the Newry Road on Sunday 22 March.
From BBC
The crash occurred on the northbound 215 freeway near Eucalyptus Avenue around 7:30 p.m.,
From Los Angeles Times
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