have occasion to
Example Sentences
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If Indiana fans have occasion to dance and sing along to “Hurts So Good” again on Monday, though, Mellencamp’s tour logistics might become even more complicated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
“How far is too far, in scrubbing away a history so that we won’t remember it wrong – or, indeed, have occasion to remember it at all?” asked Mark Summers, a University of Kentucky professor.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2020
The men would not have occasion to discuss their personal heroics from 2002: Molina was the backup catcher; Callaway and Wise were depth pitchers who did not make the postseason roster.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2020
PhDD: Person who might have occasion to say, “Excuse me, my brain is up here.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2019
Detective Williams, during the course of your investigation of the crime did you have occasion to speak to a Mr. Zinzi?
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
