occurrence
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There’s a structural difference between existence and occurrence.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“Payrolls have surprised the consensus to the upside for three straight months, a relatively rare occurrence which suggests the improvement is more than just noise.”
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
According to Bank of America, hyperscalers have issued $159 billion in debt this year to date, a unprecedented occurrence for companies that have historically been asset-light.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
But the days-long delay in knowing who won these Tuesday races is a common occurrence in California - the most populous US state that's home to about 23 million registered voters.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Unfortunately, transits of Venus, as they are known, are an irregular occurrence.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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