occurrence
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əns, əˈkʌr- noun
1.
the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
2.
something that happens; event; incident: We were delayed by several unexpected occurrences.
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| —n | |
| 1. | something that occurs; a happening; event |
| 2. | the act or an instance of occurring: a crime of frequent occurrence |
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Occurrence
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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Example sentences
These actions will definitely prevent a similar occurrence from happening again.
Peeling skin is a natural occurrence with a sunburn.
The first case of such a check on the pleasure-principle is perfectly familiar to us in the regularity of its occurrence.
Terrorism has become a common occurrence throughout the world.
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