occurs (to)

present tense third-person singular of occur (to)

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strikes
Verb
  • What strikes me most, after years of studying these traditions, is the pace.
    Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Sitting somewhere between a loafer and a pump, this Proenza Schouler shoe strikes the perfect balance.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Occurs (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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