as in coming (to)
to enter the mind of
it didn't occur to me to ask until much later
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striking
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From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.—
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The post also featured a picture of Rita and John, and a solo shot of Rita striking a sultry look.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Occurring (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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