- present tense form of occur (3rd person singular).
occurs
Example Sentences
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“The immigration laws enacted by Congress impose consequences when someone who has accrued unlawful presence, leaves the country and later seeks admission, including when that departure occurs under advance parole,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
As his father reminds John during a venting session that occurs after Hal nonchalantly almost kills him, “They’re allowed to have tantrums. We’re not.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
That study did not include the effects of global warming or the pace at which warming occurs.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
There is a seasonal “spring bounce” that occurs when people shop ahead of the summer, possibly flush with an income-tax refund.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
It occurs to me at this point that the feast was for me.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
