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occurrences

noun

plural of occurrence

as in events

something that happens life is full of random occurrences

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Recent Examples of occurrences Sign up for our weekly newsletter Proof Positive How does a coherent structure emerge from many small random occurrences? — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026 There’s a fragmented culture where all corners of the entertainment world are struggling to produce new versions of the sort of ubiquitous, four-quadrant successes that consumers recall as regular occurrences in earlier decades. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 As dark occurrences begin to shatter the quiet of their isolated home, the boy is forced to navigate a harrowing psychological nightmare where the line between real-world madness and supernatural terror blurs. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 The occurrences have involved United, American and Southwest aircraft that were landing, taking off or preparing for departure. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 In the letter, the specialists also noted that the study made no mention of patients refusing to participate in the study or dropping out later in pregnancy, both of which are common occurrences in a study involving drug use. — Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026 The Cubs lost 10 in a row, but their postseason slot now looks almost cinched, barring unforeseen Cubbie-like occurrences. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 This would account for the way that everyday concerns (like missing the bus) and unlikely occurrences (being chased by evildoers) can mesh in dreams, forming a mix of strange situations. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Neither immediately confirmed the animals had washed ashore, though a DEP spokesperson said such occurrences are not uncommon. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Sunday's attack occurred as the Saudis hosted a major international energy conference in Riyadh, with other high-profile events including an investment gathering on the horizon.

— SAMY MAGDY, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of events

Noun

In our conspiratorial age, the idea that there are fine, obscure relationships between seemingly disparate things is a thought seductive on the surface but oftentimes shallow underneath.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
While her home didn't suffer any damage, the loss of electricity was making things difficult, Haro said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of things

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The story centers on a transfer student’s enigmatic bond with a teacher, as a string of unexplained, supernatural incidents cracks the school’s polished facade.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
The firings, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, are the latest sign of turmoil inside leading AI companies over the safety of the technology, highlighted by a series of incidents involving rogue AI agents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of incidents

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In the film, Frances is guided by her sense of morals in the face of really impossible circumstances.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
That allows manufacturers to identify measures suited to their circumstances, rather than follow a universal sequence of upgrades.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of circumstances

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The series, which comprises eight 45-minute episodes, is set in the near future, at a time when humanity’s survival rests on a new generation of elite pilots.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Its 2,500-plus episodes have featured two- to three-hour interviews with a range of actors, comedians, athletes, politicians, authors and more.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of episodes

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The three-hour morning weekday show gets viewers up to the date on the happenings of the day.

— Brayden Garcia October 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Ahead, Bélanger details Reinhart’s transformation, how hair furthers the stories of both her character and costar Tom Bateman’s, and gives us a glimpse of the happenings behind the scenes.

— Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

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