historical occurrence

collocation in English

meaningsofhistoricalandoccurrence

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historical
adjective
uk
/hɪˈstɒr.ɪ.kəl/us
/hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl/
connected with studying or representing things from ...
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occurrence
noun
uk
/əˈkʌr.əns/us
/əˈkɝː.əns/
something ...
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(Definition ofhistoricalandoccurrencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofhistorical occurrence

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The concept of revelation is generated here from a revelatory event, thus from a particularhistoricaloccurrence, rather than from general philosophical speculations, such as transcendental ones.
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In certain ways, modern and contemporary critics romanticize "race" in nineteenth-century novels: quite aware of itshistoricaloccurrence, they loathe to face - or to explicate - its literary signs and representation.
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For the problem generating the antinomy is not simply the issue of whether faith in somehistoricaloccurrence must be postulated as a condition of our moral renewal.
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The novel has substantial basis inhistoricaloccurrence.
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It attempts to synthesize and explain important historical occurrences and patterns, of continuing relevance to the modern world.
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Examples of such evaluations will be cited, but only as historical occurrences, not in order to support or refute them.
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We can thus compare attitudes toward hypothetical questions related to war with attitudes toward actual historical occurrences of the use of force.
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It was a time of intense discussion of issues, owing in large measure to their interconnectedness, recent historical occurrences, and the personalities of the individuals who participated in the dialogue.
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Drawing attention to the differences which have arisen from such historical occurrences may help to resolve the situation.
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There are 83 historical occurrences, and plants were located at 43% of the sites in recently surveyed.
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There are many historical occurrences that are gone today.
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Most historical occurrences are now extirpated and the plant has not been collected since 1967.
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From its historical occurrences it seems mostly associated with neolithic or nomadic cultures, on the emergent edge of civilization.
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They recite epics that reveal historical occurrences and events.
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There are historical occurrences in surrounding counties.
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Maier wrote the historian is supposed to examine all sides of historical occurrences, and not serve as the advocate of one side.
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Numerous historical occurrences of placentophagy have been recorded throughout the world, whereas modern occurrences of placentophagy are rare since most contemporary societies do not promote its practice.
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