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occur

[uh-kur] / əˈkɜr /




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Most were between 35 and 54 years old, and nearly 46% of cancer cases occurred among people aged 25 to 45.

From Science Daily

According to long-standing textbook explanations, this evolutionary shift occurred after the most devastating extinction event in Earth History, which happened about 252 million years ago.

From Science Daily

Opposition occurs in both red and blue counties and affects both urban and rural communities.

From Los Angeles Times

A similar behavior occurred after my father passed away; he lashed out at us.

From MarketWatch

The stretch gap occurs when leaders’ expectations exceed employees’ experiences.

From Barron's