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as in cause
someone or something responsible for a result
the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers
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as in event
something that happens
weddings are generally happy occasions
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion
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Recent Examples of occasion
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Chelsea, who saw their prodigy Estevao swallowed up by the occasion and hooked at the break, had their doors blown off.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
About a year and a half into writing Mrs. Dalloway, Woolf encountered a dangerous anniversary, that of her mother’s death in 1895, which had occasioned immense distress in 13-year-old Woolf.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
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Richardson said in court that the evidence presented showed that Trauernicht on about 20 different occasions approved timesheets that included a total of $42,000 in unearned overtime pay for McFadden.
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While Stuart and Billie are having that uncomfortable conversation, Kate is enjoying an impromptu lunch date with Callum, occasioned by Winfield House being on lockdown.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the time estimated that the Biden administration’s action would save families more than $10 billion a year by cutting fees from an average of $32.—
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Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.—
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Visit during the dry season, December to April, for cooler weather and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.—
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Calf and ankle injuries unfortunately curbed a few of his opportunities down the stretch.—
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The preliminary investigation did not find any obvious signs of trauma on Strother and his cause of death is pending, according to the BCA.—
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The officers determined that the woman’s death did not appear to be from natural causes.—
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The recognition places Atlas among the most notable technology debuts at the annual consumer electronics event, concluding on Friday, and signals growing confidence in humanoid robots moving from demos to real industrial work.—
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
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There’s just all there to kind of lift us in every moment.—
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And though Li has won playoff games before in previous stops, with previous teams, winning Saturday would be a nice moment for himself, too.—
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Michigan added 17 second-chance points, got 44 points off the bench and scored 30 off fast breaks to exceed 100 points for the fifth time this season.—
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Still, the Hurricanes one win from restoring new glory days and with a title chance in their own stadium — that’s more than a Miami story, too.—
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
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The circumstances of Good’s death, captured on video from several angles, have been widely disputed this week.—
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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