occurrence
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“Payrolls have surprised the consensus to the upside for three straight months, a relatively rare occurrence which suggests the improvement is more than just noise.”
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
According to Bank of America, hyperscalers have issued $159 billion in debt this year to date, a unprecedented occurrence for companies that have historically been asset-light.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Only those at Liverpool know how much of an emotional toll this has taken as their grief has been mostly private, but it was a devastating occurrence and is still raw.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Even with those limitations, the researchers concluded, "Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher occurrence of moderate to severe postoperative pain and increased opioid consumption in patients undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy."
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
It fit her face so perfectly that Pinmei realized Yanna’s serious manner was a new occurrence.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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