as in to happen
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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At least four people are dead and several others are still missing after an avalanche occurred in India, according to news sources.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
After performing in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, Stone was with nine people traveling to Atlanta, Georgia in a Sprinter van when the accident occurred, according to her representative.
—Megan Thomas, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Cozzi said this is evident in Texas, where an outbreak is occurring.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Design work is ongoing with construction expected to occur from this August through May of next year.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
After performing in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, Stone was with nine people traveling to Atlanta, Georgia in a Sprinter van when the accident occurred, according to her representative.
—Megan Thomas, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Cozzi said this is evident in Texas, where an outbreak is occurring.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Design work is ongoing with construction expected to occur from this August through May of next year.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occur. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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