social occasion
Example Sentences
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And while this is a special occasion, we’re urged to get a little messy with our food — to use our hands, to paint with a salad, to draw on a cookie.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
"England versus Wales is always a special occasion in the rugby calendar. It's a fierce rivalry with a long history, and one that brings a huge challenge every time we meet," Borthwick added.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
It sounds like your parents aren’t really a financial support beam for you anymore, which is why it feels unnatural when they foot the bill, even if it’s for a special occasion.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
Marked by notes of spice and cherry, the deep red wine is soft, succulent and eminently drinkable—a wine for a special occasion or a Tuesday night with friends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
He did this whenever somebody booked the restaurant for a special occasion.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
