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occasion [əˈkeɪʒən] N

1. occasion (event):

occasion

acontecimento m

to rise to the occasion

enfrentar uma emergência

2. occasion (particular time):

occasion

occasion

on occasion

de vez em quando

on one occasion

Usage examples with occasion

on occasion

de vez em quando

on one occasion

to rise to the occasion

enfrentar uma emergência

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Strong cold fronts typically feature narrow bands of thunderstorms and severe weather, and may on occasion be preceded by squall lines or dry lines. en.wikipedia.org

The team won the men's long course team competition on seven occasions: six in succession, from 1981 to 1986, and again in 1989. en.wikipedia.org

On very rare occasions, they may attack young or small ungulates. en.wikipedia.org

Bells are rung simultaneously throughout the city marking the occasion. en.wikipedia.org

On some occasions, an overload of slime is used. en.wikipedia.org

These vessels could be taken to social and ritual occasions. en.wikipedia.org

Females usually do not reproduce until two years of age, although yearlings produce offspring on occasion. en.wikipedia.org

The rivalry grew again in 2003 when the two clubs clashed on four occasions. en.wikipedia.org

During the underwater photoshoot, some rose to the occasion while others fell flat. en.wikipedia.org

They were close to get the promotion in 1966 and 1980, but lost the final tournament between 3rd level zone winners on both occasions. en.wikipedia.org

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