occurrence

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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

But it’s becoming a delightfully frequent occurrence that Small learns after the fact that her music is featured prominently in a movie or television show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

I tried sending to Estraven while he slept, recalling what my Educer had told me about the occurrence of “dream-messages” among pre-telepathic peoples, but it did not work.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin