occasion
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On occasion, however, the court produces short opinions that provide some explanation in emergency docket cases, albeit these are often dissents from the justices who disagree with the ruling.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Higgins defeated Ali Carter 10-7 in round one and said the fact this could be his last Crucible match against O'Sullivan made the occasion even more memorable.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
A brunch box that turns weekend mornings into an occasion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Agranoff said the ability for such moments to spread via social media helped make the dinner an “it” occasion and fueled the fire for more ancillary events.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
“I am heartbroken and ashamed to fail her on such an important occasion, but alas! Circumstances have conspired against me, just as they did on that long-ago day in the milk bath....”
From "The Interrupted Tale" 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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