occurred
Americanadjective
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having happened or taken place.
With this pause feature on the timer, you don't have to reset your current session because of any occurred interruption.
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having appeared or presented itself.
The area is a naturally occurred sand dune system covering two square kilometers.
verb
Etymology
Origin of occurred
First recorded in 1890–95; occur + -ed 2 for the adjective senses; occur + -ed 1 for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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To measure that speed, astronomers typically need to detect light from the merger or identify the galaxy where it occurred.
From Science Daily
According to a search warrant affidavit, detectives tracked a suspect vehicle to a home in Sun Valley after it was captured by several scanners near where the shooting occurred.
From Los Angeles Times
So it shouldn’t be a surprise that a spike in such searches has occurred as homes are being listed for longer.
From MarketWatch
Evan Martin told The Times “no other incidents similar in nature or related to this incident have occurred” at the Chelsfield Street home.
From Los Angeles Times
Even when courts determine no child abuse has occurred, children are being removed from homes through networks of runaway shelters and nonprofits.
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