rise to the occasion
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As such, the U.S. team was deprived of the opportunity to rise to the occasion in epic fashion as Americans have so frequently done.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Even among international fans, there is special recognition of the Mexican goalkeeper due to his ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
"What great players and great competitors do is they're able to rise to the occasion," he said when asked if he can find another level.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
"It is the ultimate test for me in Europe. This will be I think the hardest game we could have played, so we have to rise to the occasion and be at our very best."
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
As the crisis mounted at Camp Four, he did his best to rise to the occasion.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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