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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 This keeps you alert to any unusual occurrences, such as glass breaking or your smoke alarm going off. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 Before it was demolished in the early 1800s, his crumbling mansion was said to be haunted by ghosts and strange occurrences. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Archimedes is just four decades shy of the end of its 133-year journey when a number of bizarre, unsettling occurrences force the thirty thousand inhabitants to debate whether to turn around and return home. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 Family members reported objects disappearing, beds lifting, unexplained odors, and other disturbing occurrences in the house. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026 The drama is set in Rome, Wisconsin, a small town prone to odd occurrences which Skerritt’s Sheriff Jimmy Brock must investigate. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 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 These very public occurrences mirror what is happening in the private lives of Jewish adults and children throughout our community. — Scott Levin, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Rob Sand, the nominee for governor, was holding several events across the state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Trump canceled his plans to attend campaign events in person earlier in the week but later reversed course, opting to continue his nationwide campaign for Republicans.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of events

Noun

In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime.

— India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

The department has since lost at least five firefighters during negotiations, including a paramedic and hazardous-materials technician trained to respond to incidents involving dangerous chemicals.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Recovery capabilities need to be tested against the kinds of incidents autonomous systems can create.

— Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of incidents

Noun

The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer.

— Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
After reading the script, those partners connected with the characters’ circumstances and joined the project.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Koenig joined at the start of the second season in 1967 and appeared in 36 of the remaining episodes.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Some viewers have complained that the game doesn’t feel as tense as usual, saying a couple of celebrities have contributed to a lacklustre few episodes.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of episodes

Noun

Skip to Main Content Many of October’s biggest happenings in the metro Atlanta hospitality industry revolved around nightlife destinations, from new comedy club Whiplash to a second location of Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on annual sports happenings and how to stream them online for free.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of happenings

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