occur
verb (used without object)
to happen; take place; come to pass.
occurs
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present tense formof occur (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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If this occurs, the preliminary hearing transcript will be valuable when that witness testifies at trial.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
As the law says: "A holding offence occurs only when a player's contact with an opponent's body or equipment impedes the opponent's movement."
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
This occurs alongside a localized change in the crystal structure itself.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Studies have repeatedly found that fraud occurs at very low levels in US elections, particularly when it comes to non-citizens voting, and does not affect the outcomes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
It occurs to me that this is probably where Edith Graham watched TV and movies.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
