as in happened
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah have occurred simultaneously four times since 1900, according to Hebcal, a Hebrew calendar tracking website.
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Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The holidays have occurred on the same day four times since 1900, according to Hebcal, a website that tracks Jewish holidays and the Hebrew calendar.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Anyone who suspects fraud has occurred or been attempted, can report it to authorities so those who commit fraud can be identified.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
No further details have been shared regarding identification of the body or speculation as to what occurred, as the investigation is ongoing.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
This outer, hotter atmosphere of the sun — only visible from Earth during the few minutes of totality during a total solar eclipse, as occurred on April 8, 2024 across North America — can reach several million degrees Fahrenheit, where the solar wind originates.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Wettest Rain accumulating in a half-inch or more has occurred twice since 1872, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Most of the deaths occurred in early 2024.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The holidays have occurred on the same day four times since 1900, according to Hebcal, a website that tracks Jewish holidays and the Hebrew calendar.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Anyone who suspects fraud has occurred or been attempted, can report it to authorities so those who commit fraud can be identified.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
No further details have been shared regarding identification of the body or speculation as to what occurred, as the investigation is ongoing.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
This outer, hotter atmosphere of the sun — only visible from Earth during the few minutes of totality during a total solar eclipse, as occurred on April 8, 2024 across North America — can reach several million degrees Fahrenheit, where the solar wind originates.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Wettest Rain accumulating in a half-inch or more has occurred twice since 1872, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Most of the deaths occurred in early 2024.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Occurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurred. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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