occurrence
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It was an almost unprecedented occurrence from a club that has always been renowned for being careful with investment in their team, and it sent expectations from many Spurs supporters through the roof.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste posted a statement Sunday on Instagram apologizing for “the recent events in China” and indicating that the competition has taken unspecified steps to prevent another such occurrence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Despite those limitations, the researchers conclude, "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 ● Sep. 14, 2026
Otherwise the label can be selected or rejected for almost any destructive, unusual or frightening occurrence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
I tried sending to Estraven while he slept, recalling what my Educer had told me about the occurrence of “dream-messages” among pre-telepathic peoples, but it did not work.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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His fan base is building quickly because he takes on relatable everyday occurrences, frustrations and interactions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Profit growth has also been unusually high, in large part due to one-off occurrences.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026
Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by viruses, bacteria like E. coli, or microscopic parasites like Cyclospora are fairly regular occurrences.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
The department was taking the issue very seriously and was "committed to assisting in the prevention of future occurrences", it added.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
I should be used to the fact that these squabbles are daily occurrences, but I’m not and never will be as long as I’m the subject of nearly every discussion.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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