OCCASION in a Sentence
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257 example sentences for OCCASION, such as:
1. Tonight is a very special occasion.
2. He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts.
3. His behavior on that occasion was extremely callous.
4. He that is disposed for mischief will never want occasion.
5. There are those who eat out for a special occasion, or treat themselves.
2. He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts.
3. His behavior on that occasion was extremely callous.
4. He that is disposed for mischief will never want occasion.
5. There are those who eat out for a special occasion, or treat themselves.
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Meanings and Examples of OCCASION
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occasion
n. the time of a particular event
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 On another occasion an old white-haired gentleman had an interview with my companion; and on another a railway porter in his velveteen uniform.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER II. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION
2 In the case of Lucy Ferrier the occasion was serious enough in itself, apart from its future influence on her destiny and that of many besides.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER II. THE FLOWER OF UTAH
3 On another occasion, as Drebber passed under a cliff a great boulder crashed down on him, and he only escaped a terrible death by throwing himself upon his face.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
4 WE had all been warned to appear before the magistrates upon the Thursday; but when the Thursday came there was no occasion for our testimony.
5 An anecdote was on the tip of her tongue, about a public lavatory built to celebrate the same occasion, and how the Mayor.
6 At that time my virtue slumbered; my evil, kept awake by ambition, was alert and swift to seize the occasion; and the thing that was projected was Edward Hyde.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson
Context Highlight In CHAPTER HENRY JEKYLL'S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE
Context Highlight In CHAPTER HENRY JEKYLL'S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE
7 Whatsoever the public meeting held in Coketown, and whatsoever the subject of such meeting, some Coketowner was sure to seize the occasion of alluding to his eminently practical friend Gradgrind.
8 I recall, sir, that on that occasion you went so far as to say you were actually apprehensive of Miss Gradgrind.
9 She was not afraid of him, or in any way disconcerted; she seemed to have her mind entirely preoccupied with the occasion of her visit, and to have substituted that consideration for herself.
10 But who was to represent the Queen of Beauty and of Love on the present occasion no one was prepared to guess.
11 The marshals of the field, however, spurred their horses between them, and reminded them, that the laws of the tournament did not, on the present occasion, permit this species of encounter.
12 It was on this occasion, as during his whole life, John's misfortune, not perfectly to understand the characters of those whom he wished to conciliate.
13 Upon this occasion the Irish chieftains contended which should first offer to the young Prince their loyal homage and the kiss of peace.
14 Of all the train none escaped except Wamba, who showed upon the occasion much more courage than those who pretended to greater sense.
15 Thus exhorted, Cedric sallied forth upon his expedition; and it was not long ere he had occasion to try the force of that spell which his Jester had recommended as omnipotent.
Example Sentence: (47 in 4 pages)
1 Well - dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.
2 Several film stars were invited to add a touch of glamour to the occasion.
3 Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion I'm inclined to agree with him.
4 When something sensational happens to us, sharing the happiness of the occasion with friends intensifies our joy.
5 He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts.
6 Do not keep anything for a special occasion, because every day that you live is a special occasion.
7 Tonight is a very special occasion.
8 There are those who eat out for a special occasion, or treat themselves.
9 He that is disposed for mischief will never want occasion.
10 On that occasion there was no one on whom his temper could be worked off.
11 His behavior on that occasion was extremely callous.
12 Smith is a most suitable candidate for such negotiator since his tact and quickness of mind are equal to the occasion.
13 To the happy couple, congratulations on this happy occasion and best wishes for everything good in the years to come.
14 It was felt inappropriate by some that such a serious occasion should include dancing.
15 Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion.