as in to happen
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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While supernovae occur about once every 50 years, type Ia supernovae are much rarer, happening around once every 500 years in the Milky Way, NASA notes.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Though some climate change occurs naturally over millions of years, the current rate of change is a problem.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Magnesium toxicity is rare, and these symptoms are more likely to occur when magnesium is given intravenously (through a vein).
—Alex Yampolsky, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Before her allegations, the incidents had occurred — according to the women — from January 2021 to August 2023.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Though some climate change occurs naturally over millions of years, the current rate of change is a problem.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Magnesium toxicity is rare, and these symptoms are more likely to occur when magnesium is given intravenously (through a vein).
—Alex Yampolsky, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Before her allegations, the incidents had occurred — according to the women — from January 2021 to August 2023.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occur. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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