occurring

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As temperatures increased, naturally occurring vibrations in the crystal structure became more important.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

That failure, occurring on the very day New York luminaries were holding a banquet in Field’s honor, might have convinced many entrepreneurs to try a different line of business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

However, SpotGamma, the options-market analysis company, warns that there are a number of events occurring in the middle of June that pose a threat to the resolute bullishness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Tesla’s robo-taxi safety improved significantly, with incidents now occurring over 150,000 miles, up from 50,000 miles in late 2025.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

What possible rationale could exist for a large American land force, since the conflict with France was occurring on the high seas?

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis