as in to happen
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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Ivory’s death occurred after Chacin was released from a county jail whose sheriff refuses to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The crash occurred at 10:34 p.m. on High Ridge Road near the junction with Cedarwood Drive, according to Sgt.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
The shooting occurred near Rural and Baseline roads.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Moisture problems like mold growth, musty smells, and condensation can occur when levels go above 50%.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The crash occurred at 10:34 p.m. on High Ridge Road near the junction with Cedarwood Drive, according to Sgt.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
The shooting occurred near Rural and Baseline roads.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Moisture problems like mold growth, musty smells, and condensation can occur when levels go above 50%.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occur. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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