occasion
noun
a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences.
was occasioning
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past progressiveof occasion.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A problem which was occasioning the State Children's Council much anxious thought was how to deal effectively with the ever-increasing number of the "children of the streets".
From An Autobiography by Spence, Catherine Helen
The fact that negotiations were in progress between the British Government and Abdurrahman had become matter of general knowledge throughout the country, and was occasioning disquietude and excitement.
From The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Forbes, Archibald
As he spoke, his face grew pale from the suffering the limb was occasioning.
From The Garies and Their Friends by Webb, Frank J.
He saw in it no sign of relenting of generosity, but only a desire to put an end to the shame which his presence was occasioning her.
From The Trampling of the Lilies by Sabatini, Rafael
A master in another school, which had adopted the idea of a Politics Class, heard of the excitement and controversy which ours was occasioning, and remarked adversely on our methods.
From The School and the World by Gollancz, Victor
