occasion

Example Sentences

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On occasion, I will pick up, but it’s rare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

On occasion he called for a cut of three-quarters of a point or more, from the 4.5% rate a year ago to “1% or better.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Many of us who covered Trump’s first administration heard him on occasion screaming at someone in the Oval Office.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

No doubt Cook would have baked a cake for the occasion, had she known how well things would turn out.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood