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to occur
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to come to be or take place, especially unexpectedly or naturally
Intransitive: to occur
Example
Accidents occur unexpectedly, so it's crucial to drive safely.
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, frequently occur in seismic regions.
Last night, a power outage occurred in the neighborhood.
Example
The species occurs naturally in tropical rainforests.
Minerals like quartz and feldspar occur in many types of rocks.
The disease tends to occur more frequently in older adults.