occur
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It didn’t occur to me to ask for free merch until after I’d finished the trail.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
He said they occur in areas of high rainfall, mild temperatures and a strong ocean influence.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The study also identified similar molecular patterns in human tissue, suggesting that important aspects of obesity-related nerve damage may occur in both mice and people.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
The UN said on Friday it "strongly condemns any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur," adding it couldn't verify details due to restricted access to the area.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The easy thing to do would be to let the issue drop and raise it again later, especially considering Bailey is not quite sixteen and there is a substantial interim before either option will occur.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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