on one occasion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Speaking to the social club, it became apparent John was a regular - on one occasion being communicative enough to sell domino cards to another person, all captured on CCTV.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Despite his non-concordance, Carter admitted he did not challenge Calocane, or ask why, on one occasion, he had medication left over that should have been taken previously.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Elizabeth admitted that life was better when Morris was away, and she remained in the shadows of their Welsh home as Morris flirted with visiting journalists and, on one occasion, passionately kissed a cameraman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“If I have a genius for anything,” McMurtry told a friend on one occasion, “it’s for being found.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“It was in poor taste, Chancellor, but I didn’t expect it to get around. I only sang it on one occasion, in fact.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
