occasions
Example Sentences
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During the meeting, David said she had asked on several occasions if she would lose her job, and if she could have a friend there - both of which were refused.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The couple never had children but helped raise several of Parton’s younger siblings; she was also a godmother to Miley Cyrus, with whom she recorded and performed on multiple occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
In Test cricket, the second ball of the over has seen the most wickets fall on 11,866 occasions, followed by the fifth ball with 11,787 wickets.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Dutch took part in the very first Eurovision Song Contest back in 1956, and have won on five occasions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
She listened to what the doctors recommended, but on many occasions she ignored their guidance and relied on a combination of maternal instinct and common sense.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
