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occurring

Pronunciation: [əˈkɜrɪŋ]

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Learn how to use occurring in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “events”

(verb) when something happens or takes place. It's like when you have a birthday party, and a lot of fun things are occurring during the celebration.

Example

The fireworks are occurring right now at the park.

Example

The meeting was supposed to be occurring, but it got canceled.

Example

What events are occurring in your town this weekend?

Context: “thoughts”

(verb) when an idea or thought comes to your mind. Imagine you're solving a puzzle, and a good idea is occurring to you about how to fit the pieces together.

Example

A great solution for the problem is occurring to me.

Example

No new ideas are occurring to him during the brainstorming session.

Example

What thoughts are occurring to you about the project?

How to pronounce occurring

Pronunciation: [əˈkɜrɪŋ]

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