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occasion

[uh-key-zhuhn] / əˈkeɪ ʒən /






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But Cobolli grew into the occasion in the second and pounced on a pair of Zverev double-faults to secure a decisive break of serve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Even among international fans, there is special recognition of the Mexican goalkeeper due to his ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Laura Peralta, a 46-year-old school councillor, had travelled from the southern region of Andalusia and would not have missed an occasion of "excitement, joy, faith and love" for the world.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 40, has also been selected for a sixth tournament, though he hasn't had time on the pitch on each occasion.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Some of our rules were tried and true; others, we made up on the spot when the occasion called for it.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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