occasion
B1Frequent NGSL-2UK /əˈkeɪʒn/US /əˈkeɪʒn/
Meaning
noun
a particular time when something happens
“on an occasion, on this/that occasion”
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“While the word revenue is used on only eight occasions, I do not advise you to start off with 452 goals this year.”
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“and frankly a little astonished to be invited to join you for this most meaningful of occasions graduates this is your day but you didn't get here alone family and friends teachers”
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“It is an incredible honor to be invited to an occasion with such significance for today's young generation.”
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