occasion

Example Sentences

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La Liga director Jaime Blanco says the occasion is a unique way of tapping into the history and traditions of its clubs.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

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

Mr. Elton looked all alarm on the occasion, as he exclaimed,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen