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At a launch event on Tuesday, Sir David said: "When I narrated the first Blue Planet series, it didn't occur to me that I would be narrating a third series in my centennial year."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
It didn’t occur to me that others would block the railing, or worse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
"The shock was so great it didn't even occur to me to say no."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Watching Banderas’ chef stare at the Atlantic, it may occur to you that a cook can no longer afford a waterfront shack on the sand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
It didn’t occur to him to disobey the harsh note.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
