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occurrence

[uh-kur-uhns, uh-kuhr-] / əˈkɜr əns, əˈkʌr- /


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Even with those limitations, the researchers concluded, "Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher occurrence of moderate to severe postoperative pain and increased opioid consumption in patients undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Was this a freak occurrence, or a sign of things to come?

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Of the two, the S&P 500 was lower by 7.6% six months after the 2002 episode, but up 10.1% six months after the 2004 occurrence, as the below chart shows.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"I condemn these excesses which are sadly becoming a common occurrence on nights when Paris Saint-Germain win," Nuñez told Europe 1 radio.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

From what I have gathered, it seems like dust storms are a rather frequent occurrence on Mars.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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