occurrence

Example Sentences

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But these explosive yet inane occurrences have become commonplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ron Chenery, a volunteer of two years, said finding phones was a regular occurrence.

From BBC

Heavy rain is a routine occurrence in Belém, considered the gateway to the Amazon, with some 10 inches falling on average each month.

From The Wall Street Journal

In footage of the incident, Lucey and another reporter could be heard trying to talk at the same time -- a common occurrence as journalists in the press corps try to get the president's attention.

From Barron's

While disruption from drones has become a regular occurrence, a physical attack on Poland’s critical infrastructure would mark a serious escalation.

From The Wall Street Journal