occasion
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I tasked each of them to craft an individual curated playlist for whatever occasion or mood they wanted to evoke for the summer.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Now, Rob says he needs to decide how to mount the ball to mark the incredible occasion.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The occasion took place in a coach traveling from the City to Whitehall, and the husband was also in the carriage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
As the premier event of one of the few truly global sports, the men’s World Cup is always a big occasion.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
She was an odd sight, perhaps, but perfectly dressed for the occasion.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing occasion
English Words Derived from French, List 1
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Introducing Rhetoric: Using the "Available Means" (Chapter 1)
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Beowulf vocabulary
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