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Common collocations with occasion in American Collocation

occasion noun

US /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)n/

few

a few
the odd
rare

Even if you do not wish your child to have a meal at school every day there is always the odd occasion when you do.

It was one of those rare occasions when we all disagreed with him.

different

different
other
separate

Harold considered the harassment so serious that he reported it to the police on three separate occasions.

previous

earlier
previous

Pupils from our school have visited the home on three previous occasions.

subsequent or future

future
subsequent

He again on a subsequent occasion showed supreme courage in tending wounded soldiers under heavy shell fire.

one

the only
particular

This was the only occasion on which Johnson was ever moved to reply to an attacker.

many

countless
frequent
many
numerous

She is a skilled healer and has helped me on numerous occasions.

several

several
various

That they are spending such a large amount of money has been confirmed to me on several occasions.

one after the other

consecutive
successive

Roosevelt was elected on four successive occasions as US President.

Liverpool won the League Cup on four consecutive occasions. |

There will be countless occasions when things go wrong.

recall
recount
remember
remind someone of
talk about
think of

I was reminded of a previous occasion when we had a chapel outing there years ago.

special

auspicious
big
glittering
historic
landmark
memorable
special
unique

Messages for special occasions can be read out over the tannoy system during the half-time interval.

formal

ceremonial
civic
formal
official
royal
state

For ceremonial occasions, the regiment dresses in absolutely authentic uniforms.

happy

enjoyable
happy
joyful
joyous

They provided champagne and the lunch was a joyous occasion.

sad

sad
solemn

Warn children that the funeral will be a sad occasion.

for celebrating or socializing

festive
social

Meals are also social occasions.