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occurrence

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


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Death due to a rattlesnake bite is a rare occurrence.

From Los Angeles Times

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

She believes the negative reaction was self-righteous because the recordings captured an everyday occurrence and says people should stop judging.

From BBC

Doubles and triples are some of baseball’s most thrilling occurrences, putting the players’ speed, power and athleticism on full display.

From The Wall Street Journal

She added: "The death of an infant is always an extremely tragic occurrence, and officers are making urgent enquiries around the circumstances."

From BBC