occasions

Example Sentences

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The Scottish government has said on a number of occasions that the clinics will deliver one million additional appointments but did not initially put a timescale on this pledge.

From BBC

“My mom has joined me on several occasions at meet and greets and I’ve seen her shed tears of joy when she sees the impact that the program has had on kids,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

There are about a dozen messages total — typically clustered around holidays, birthdays, breaking celebrity-chef news or the rare occasions when the Cubs or Bears are playing exceptionally well.

From Salon

The prosecutor said that on two occasions, children aged around 14 or 15 were taken into custody.

From Barron's

They don’t eat out except on special occasions, like birthdays or holidays, and live a comfortable, low-cost life.

From MarketWatch