occurrence
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Watching the index break back above both trend lines on the same day is a pretty rare occurrence, according to a team of market strategists at Bespoke Investment Group.
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
He recalls thinking, "it would be nice to write a short paper reporting the occurrence of these wasp nests in the mandibles."
From Science Daily • 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
This is a pretty unlikely occurrence, and means that the chances of a nonpredictive dream are an overwhelming 9,999 out of 10,000.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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