occurrence
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There is a lot to be learned from the evolution of offshore energy safety and transport, where rigorous zero-harm protocols transformed oil spills from a frequent occurrence into a rare failure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Was this a freak occurrence, or a sign of things to come?
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
They've been top of the table at Christmas, a rare occurrence for any club outside the behemoths.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
This sort of work-life cross-contamination is a common occurrence for the couple.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
But by the turn of the century, lynchings were hardly the everyday occurrence that they are often considered in the public recollection.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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