Verb
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to be found to exist
"sexism occurs in many workplaces"
"precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"
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come to one's mind
suggest itself
"It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"
"A great idea then came to her"
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come to pass
"What is happening?"
"The meeting took place off without an incidence"
"Nothing occurred that seemed important"
- go on - pass off - fall out - come about - take place