occasions
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) needs; necessities
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personal or business affairs
Example Sentences
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Carrick deployed a number of different formations, including three at the back at times, and scored three goals or more on 11 occasions.
From BBC
The Basque manager rotated his pack heavily, to the chagrin of players like Vinicius Junior, who was benched on several occasions and hauled off early on others.
From Barron's
On Friday, India's foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that both sides have been "close to a deal" on several occasions but they remain engaged in negotiations.
From BBC
Capped 59 times by Wales, skippering them on 42 occasions, he also took them to the brink of the 1994 World Cup finals as coach -- which would have been their first appearance since 1958.
From Barron's
Tottenham fans have made their frustrations clear on multiple occasions this season.
From BBC
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