occurrence

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Watching the index break back above both trend lines on the same day is a pretty rare occurrence, according to a team of market strategists at Bespoke Investment Group.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The S&P 500 has spent 10 consecutive trading days below its 200-day moving average, a rare occurrence not seen in 20 years.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Death due to a rattlesnake bite is a rare occurrence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

This most recent incident is a rare occurrence for robotaxi companies in China after the widespread rollout of such vehicles in major cities across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It was an unusual enough occurrence that even someone from our island who had gone to college fifty years ago was remembered for it.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson