1 An occasion lost cannot be redeemed. 

2 A funeral is a somber occasion.

3 The wedding was a very grand occasion.

4 The funeral was a sombre occasion.

5 The majesty of the occasion thrilled us all.

6 A birthday is no occasion for tears.

7 He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts.

8 She gave a speech appropriate to the occasion.

9 A funeral is a sombre occasion.

10 Tonight is a very special occasion.

11 We had met on a previous occasion.

12 Well - dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.

13 May we take this occasion to remind you that...

14 The presence of the mayor dignified the occasion.

15 The wedding was rather a sedate occasion.

16 He seized the occasion to invite her home for.

17 The dignity of the occasion was spoilt when she fell down the steps.

18 Arthur has some strange ideas,[] but on this occasion I'm inclined to agree with him.

19 The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies.

20 On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night.

21 Do not keep anything for a special occasion, because every day that you live is a special occasion.

22 To the happy couple, congratulations on this happy occasion and best wishes for everything good in the years to come.

23 The new moon was the occasion of festivals of rejoicing in Egypt.

24 Finding a job should have been an occasion for rejoicing.

25 When something sensational happens to us, sharing the happiness of the occasion with friends intensifies our joy. Conversely, in times of trouble and tension, when our spirits are low, unburdening our worries and fears to compassionate friends alleviates the stress. 

26 He is not a wise man who cannot play the fool on occasion. 

27 He that is disposed for mischief will never want occasion. 

28 His comments were wholly inappropriate on such a solemn occasion.

29 The statement of our delegation was singularly appropriate to the occasion.

30 Mr. Smith is a most suitable candidate for such negotiator since his tact and quickness of mind are equal to the occasion.

1 A funeral is a somber occasion.

2 The wedding was a very grand occasion.

3 The funeral was a sombre occasion.

4 The majesty of the occasion thrilled us all.

5 A birthday is no occasion for tears.

6 He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts.

7 She gave a speech appropriate to the occasion.

8 A funeral is a sombre occasion.

9 Tonight is a very special occasion.

10 Well - dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.

11 May we take this occasion to remind you that...

12 The presence of the mayor dignified the occasion.

13 The wedding was rather a sedate occasion.

14 He seized the occasion to invite her home for.

15 The dignity of the occasion was spoilt when she fell down the steps.

16 Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion I'm inclined to agree with him.

17 The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies.

18 On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night.

19 His comments were wholly inappropriate on such a solemn occasion.

20 The statement of our delegation was singularly appropriate to the occasion.

21 The new moon was the occasion of festivals of rejoicing in Egypt.

22 Finding a job should have been an occasion for rejoicing.

23 Mr. Smith is a most suitable candidate for such negotiator since his tact and quickness of mind are equal to the occasion.

24 It was felt inappropriate by some that such a serious occasion should include dancing.

25 I tried to blend into the crowd, but I was obviously not dressed for the occasion.

26 His casual behaviour was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion.

27 Several film stars were invited to add a touch of glamour to the occasion.

28 There is a great sense of occasion and a terrific standard of musicianship.

29 He seized the occasion to invite her home for dinner.

30 The Premier's burial was a solemn occasion.

31 It was felt inappropriate by some that such a serious occasion should include dancing.

32 I tried to blend into the crowd, but I was obviously not dressed for the occasion.

33 We are very happy to learn that you have successfully passed the college entrance examination this year and have been admitted into Beijing University with honor.Allow us to offer our most sincere congratulations on this happy occasion and wish you greater achievement in your college education.

34 His casual behaviour was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion.

35 With all the love a heart can hold on your birthday.On this special occasion,I want you to know it is you who make my life meaningful.My love for you is more than I can express.I am to share every day with you till the end of my life. Happy birthday!

36 Do not keep anything for a special occasion,because every day that you live is a SPECIAL OCCASION.

37 Several film stars were invited to add a touch of glamour to the occasion.

38 There is a great sense of occasion and a terrific standard of musicianship.

38 Wish you will love and make progress everyday!

39 On the occasion of the New Year, may my wife and I extend to you and yours our warmest greetings, wishing you a happy New Year, your career greater success and your family happiness.

40 He seized the occasion to invite her home for dinner.

41 I'm ill prepared for the occasion.

42 His remark was the occasion of a bitter quarrel.

43 Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion.

44 There was a touch of triumphalism about the occasion.

45 His laughter was not becoming on that solemn occasion.

46 Her presence lent the occasion a certain dignity.

47 I put on my Sunday best for the occasion.

48 The Premier's burial was a solemn occasion.

49 I had occasion to call on him last year.

50 I've had no occasion to visit him recently.

51 This is a gala occasion.

52 Congratulations on the occasion of your wedding anniversary.

53 The launch of a ship was a big occasion.

54 There was no occasion to do so.

55 Turn every meal into a special occasion.

56 His funeral was a great occasion of public mourning.

57 His behavior on that occasion was extremely callous.

58 This is not an occasion for laughter.

59 The choir rose to the occasion and sang beautifully.

60 They entered into the spirit of the occasion .

31 This is a gala occasion.

32 This is a historic occasion.

33 Everyone should indulge in fantasy on occasion.

34 On this occasion we departed from our normal practice of holding the meetings in public.

35 He was gifted, on occasion, with a gentle raillery, which almost always concealed a serious meaning.

36 I am deeply honoured to be invited to this momentous occasion.

37 Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion.

38 Her presence lent an air of respectability to the occasion.

38 Wish you will love and make progress everyday!

39 His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion.

61 Christmas is a joyful occasion for children.

62 He wore a collar and tie for the occasion.

63 Let us rejoice together on this great occasion!

64 This festival is a cheer ful occasion.

65 'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!'

66 He is the special guest on a gala occasion.

67 They marked the occasion with an open-air concert.

68 Her tears were fought back on such an occasion./occasion.html

69 He was improperly dressed for the occasion.

70 A live band added extra sparkle to the occasion.

71 The rule is inapplicable to this occasion.

72 The royal wedding was an occasion of great festivity.

73 The wedding was an occasion of great festivity.

74 She was dolled up for the occasion.

75 It was scarcely an occasion for laughter.

76 Her death was the occasion of mass riots.

77 The dinner was a relaxed, unceremonious occasion.

78 I caught the spirit of the occasion.

79 It should have been an occasion for rejoicing.

80 Luckily, my mother rose to the occasion.

81 The Spring Festival is a joyful occasion.

82 Pictures of the occasion were placarded throughout Eastern Europe.

83 This is a historic occasion.

84 This scandal has taken the gloss off the occasion.

85 She's not had much occasion to speak French.

86 A thanksgiving ceremony was held to mark the occasion.

87 You have on occasion surprised people.

88 A funeral is a melancholy occasion.

89 Everyone should indulge in fantasy on occasion.

90 The wedding was a great occasion.

91 He was impeccably dressed for the occasion.

92 Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion.

93 On this occasion we departed from our normal practice of holding the meetings in public.

94 In the exam she rose to the occasion and wrote a brilliant essay.

95 A new piece of music was specially written for the occasion.

96 It's best not to try a new recipe for the first time on such an important occasion.

97 The bride took/used the occasion to make a short speech.

98 Smith is a most suitable candidate for such negotiator since his tact and quickness of mind are equal to the occasion.

99 The presence of the prince added lustre to the occasion.

100 As far as I can recollect, she wasn't there on that occasion.

101 He was gifted, on occasion, with a gentle raillery, which almost always concealed a serious meaning.

102 Her remarks were quite out of keeping with the formality of the occasion.

103 On that occasion there was no one on whom his temper could be worked off.

104 The setting for this morning's signing ceremony matched the solemnity of the occasion.

105 I am deeply honoured to be invited to this momentous occasion.

106 On another occasion I answered the phone and the line went dead.

107 I'll raise the subject when a suitable occasion offers itself.

108 Sara's party was quite an occasion - there were over a hundred people there.

109 He argued that the release of hostages should not occasion a change in policy.

110 I had a bottle of champagne which I'd been saving for a special occasion.

111 Such casual dress would not be correct for a formal occasion.

112 His colleagues all recognized that this was a momentous occasion .

113 Harvest festival was the occasion for the collective expression of a community's religious values.

114 On this occasion the plane deviated from its usual flight path.

115 It took all the fun out of the occasion when we heard that you were ill.

116 His jocose manner was unsuitable for such a solemn occasion.

117 Is it considered improper to wear such a short skirt to a formal occasion?

118 He could also turn on the style when the occasion demanded.

119 The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion.

120 The occasion was organized as a salute to a century of change.

121 Judith couldn't really enter into the spirit of the occasion.

122 Of course, as a teacher I had authority, but rarely did I have occasion to use it.

123 He has been known on occasion to lose his temper.

124 On the day of the wedding there was a real sense of occasion.

125 On one occasion, our daughter spat up all over him.

126 Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion.

127 An oak tree was planted in honour of the occasion .

128 He used the occasion to express all his old grievances against the chairman.

128 Wish you can benefit from our online sentence dictionary and make progress day by day!

129 Some of the players may, on occasion, break the rules and be penalized.

130 The occasion was graced by the presence of Lord and Lady Thomson.

131 The Royal Mail issued a special set of stamps to mark the occasion.

132 The younger players were overawed by the occasion and played badly.

133 The dignity of the occasion was lost when he cut in with an unrefined joke.

134 On this occasion we were sitting in a park in Madrid.

135 There are those who eat out for a special occasion, or treat themselves.

136 All the old crowd have come out for this occasion.

137 It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy.

138 I would like to say a big thankyou to everyone who's helped to make our wedding such a special occasion!

139 The good weather helped to make the occasion a resounding success.

140 He has even been known to go shopping himself on occasion.

141 It is an occasion for all the family to celebrate.

142 He translated not only from the French but also, on occasion, from the Polish.

143 It was the first occasion when they had both found it possible to keep a rendezvous.

144 Her presence lent an air of respectability to the occasion.

145 We have had occasion to deal with members of the group on a variety of charges.

146 His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion.

147 She doesn't have much occasion to speak French in her new job.

148 The coronation of a new king is, of course, a historic occasion.

149 I'm saving this bottle of champagne for a special occasion .

150 Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to mark the occasion.

151 Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings.

152 One of the more gushing newspapers described the occasion as 'a fairy-tale wedding'.

153 There'll be a celebrity guest to add lustre to the occasion.

154 Champagne always adds a touch of glamour to the occasion.

155 As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.

156 He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.

157 On this occasion the press have not been intrusive and they have shown great tact.

158 I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago at Covent Garden.

159 It is, however, necessary on occasion to work outwith these hours.

160 On one occasion he even rang me in the middle of the night.

161 We were to realize years later how prophetically he spoke on that occasion.

162 The princess was getting married, and everyone was in town for the great occasion.

163 The Olympic Games are held in a different country on each occasion.

164 I'm willing to go to court over this if the occasion arises .

165 Present on this grand occasion were Andrew Davies, Melissa Peters and other such stars.

166 On this occasion, as it happens, the engine started immediately.

167 The colourful flags added to the gaiety of the occasion.

168 Everyone wants to create a sense of occasion at Christmas.

169 It would be impracticable for each member to be consulted on every occasion.

170 Mrs Lawson was presented with a gold watch to mark the occasion .

171 Last year we had occasion to visit relatives in Cornwall.

172 The manager warned his young players not to get carried away by the emotion of the occasion.

173 Today is a historic occasion for our country. Historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past:I have been doing some historical research.

174 It was difficult to find words worthy of the occasion.

175 Opportunity is a favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment. Ambrose Bierce 

176 To dream on occasion is not dreaming; to love on occasion is not love. Dejan Stojanovic 

177 There was no occasion for ranting.

178 On one occasion they both lifted the same poundage.

179 These ministers speechify on every occasion.

180 She oozes with sex appeal on any occasion.

181 During the repast, she had occasion to speak severed times.

182 Struck with sudden inspiration, Miss Martha seized the occasion so opportunely offered.

183 Around a thousand gathered in a public square for an official ceremony to mark the occasion.

184 To procrastinate, I fell in with the spirit of the occasion.

185 On one occasion, Sima Guang with smaller partners yard to play.

186 The National - Day celebration this year was an unprecedentedly great occasion.

187 He says he can knock off sonnet on any occasion.

188 I send my best wishes on the occasion of your silver wedding anniversary.

189 He was overweening and displayed his slight skill before an expert on a public occasion.

190 This was no longer a social occasion ; whatever innocence there had been had fled.

191 It's what I all - rounder. Sort of thing one can wear with anything to any occasion.

192 I bungee jump on occasion, and I would like to experience skydiving soon.

193 Service Suggestion: Kupferberg Gold is a sparkling wine for any occasion.

194 Vancouver, a very beautiful and friendly city, rose to the occasion.

195 He says he can knock off a sonnet on any occasion.

196 Difference of age and difference of temperament occasion difference of sen timent.

197 We hope to be able to reciprocate your good offices on a similar occasion.

198 Swift had been as plain and as satirical, on occasion.

199 On that occasion there was half a newspaper column about him.

200 What shall I wear on this occasion according to your Chinese custom?

201 YB type test pressure gauge can woke perfectly in the occasion without corrosion to copper alloy.

202 His dress and manner were out of keeping with the solemnity of the occasion.

203 On one occasion, in 1535 , an English ship arrived in Newfound - land with its crew desperately ill.