occurs (to)

present tense third-person singular of occur (to)

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strikes
Verb
  • When a robot’s foot strikes the ground, part of the impact energy is normally lost as heat and vibration.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Israeli military said the weekend strikes targeted militants.
    Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Occurs (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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