occasion

Example Sentences

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On each occasion the arm was well away from the body or there was a clear and deliberate movement to the ball.

From BBC

It’s a master class in a hard truth of crisis management: You don’t rise to the occasion…you fall to the level of your drills.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before her eventual diagnosis, Jess had contacted her GP on more than 20 occasions after feeling unwell.

From BBC

Investors are also turning their attention to the 2026 midterm elections, an occasion that isn’t known to be smooth sailing in markets.

From MarketWatch

The Englishman won both the Masters and The Open on three occasions and ended his career with 43 tournament victories.

From BBC