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occurrence

[uh-kur-uhns, uh-kuhr-] / əˈkɜr əns, əˈkʌr- /


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After the last occurrence, on Jan. 20, 2023, the S&P 500 rose by 14.7% over the next six months, according to the team at Bespoke.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The S&P 500 has spent 10 consecutive trading days below its 200-day moving average, a rare occurrence not seen in 20 years.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This most recent incident is a rare occurrence for robotaxi companies in China after the widespread rollout of such vehicles in major cities across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Death due to a rattlesnake bite is a rare occurrence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Optoomuchism was a rare occurrence in the Babushkinov household; in Plinkst it was nearly unheard of.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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