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occasions
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an official or special ceremony or event
- The graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion for all the students.
- They dressed in their finest attire for the formal occasion.
- The anniversary party was a joyous occasion, with music, dancing, and laughter.
- We gathered for a solemn occasion to pay our respects at the memorial service.
- Their wedding day was a beautiful and memorable occasion filled with love and happiness.
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the time at which a particular event happens
- On the occasion of her 50th birthday, she threw a grand party.
- The launch event of the new product was a significant occasion for the company.
- We commemorate this historic occasion with a special ceremony.
- It was a rare occasion when all the family members could gather together for the holidays.
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the cause of something
- The heavy rainfall was the occasion of the flooding in the low-lying areas.
- Her promotion to manager was the occasion for a small office celebration.
- The team's victory provided the occasion for great pride and celebration among the fans.
- The discovery of a new species of plant was the occasion for extensive scientific research.
- The economic recession served as the occasion for a comprehensive review of financial policies.
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an opportunity to do something
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the time of a particular event