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occurrence

[uh-kur-uhns, uh-kuhr-] / əˈkɜr əns, əˈkʌr- /


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A pair of twin mountain gorillas has been born in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - a rare occurrence for the endangered primates, conservationists at Virunga National Park say.

From BBC

On a monthly basis, December extended a four-month losing streak, only the fourth such occurrence since the company went public in 2007.

From Barron's

The team then measured changes in pain severity, physical function, and the occurrence of adverse events.

From Science Daily

Cargo thefts are a regular occurrence and growing concern nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here’s where the current technical makeup is similar to those prior occurrences.

From MarketWatch