occurrence
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Today, screwworm infestations aren’t a regular occurrence in the U.S., but cases have occurred in travelers returning from areas where the flies are present, according to the CDC.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
“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
Add in the regular occurrence of boos from supporters at Anfield and the ugly breakdown of his relationship with Mohamed Salah and you can see why Slot and Liverpool were truly pushed to the limits.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
It’s a brief and involuntary occurrence that I live with.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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