as in to happen
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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The incident occurred hours before New Orleans hosts the Sugar Bowl college football game between the University of Georgia and the University of Notre Dame, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans from across the country.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The eclipse was the second one to occur during the 21st century to date, and brought just as much awe and excitement throughout the U.S. as did its predecessor in 2017.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
About 236 strikes occurred at 92 airports in 55 countries in 2023, according to the FAA's data.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
No major violence occurred but public protests swelled in both opposition and in support of Yoon.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The eclipse was the second one to occur during the 21st century to date, and brought just as much awe and excitement throughout the U.S. as did its predecessor in 2017.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
About 236 strikes occurred at 92 airports in 55 countries in 2023, according to the FAA's data.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
No major violence occurred but public protests swelled in both opposition and in support of Yoon.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occur. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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