occur
verb (used without object)
to happen; take place; come to pass.
occurring
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present participleof occur.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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When I spoke with him last Thursday, the veteran journalist repeated his belief in the press’ witnessing role, unshaken by the massive changes occurring in the news industry.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
While Reddit may have benefited from this lag as its revenue was improving, the lower-than-expected forecast and drop in daily active uniques in the U.S. suggests the opposite is occurring, the analysts said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency notes that a landfill temperature of 131 degrees Fahrenheit or above may indicate that a SET event is occurring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
We are reminded that Siena, as a major stop on the heavily traveled pilgrimage route from Northern Europe to Rome, frequently received news of phenomena occurring elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
“I can totally bring you a root beer float, you know. Not sure why that’s only occurring to me now,” she says.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
