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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Completed this year by Plus Development on nearly an acre of land that previously held a 1970s house, the striking stone and flat-roof structure on Stone Meadow Lane has only just become available, asking a smidge under $20 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Rarely do these pieces directly echo the two men’s interpersonal drama, but the information adds context to the actors’ enchanting movements, which are backed by gorgeous outfits and striking set design that accentuate the mythical tales being played out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Occurring (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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