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occasion

[uh-key-zhuhn] / əˈkeɪ ʒən /






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And so we set off down the aisle, and the branches hit the side mirrors, and, on occasion, scratched the door.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

To mark the occasion, Hun Sen, an aficionado of luxury watches, gave each leader a $20,000 limited-edition timepiece—donated by Chen Zhi, whose staggering wealth helped gain him entry into Cambodia’s political elite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"On this occasion, it wasn't and there may as well have been almost no wind at all. This would be quite unexpected and can indeed cause problems," he adds.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

By Friday, tens of thousands of people of all ages, including several from the priesthood, braved the heat to participate in the occasion.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Should we hire Stephanie to bake cupcakes for the occasion? She is the cupcake queen.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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