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On this occasion several of them told me that their lives had gotten better over the last seven years.

Kenyon and a number of Chelsea executives are out in Seoul to make it a big occasion.

For her to the occasion was exceptional, and she had undertaken to treat it by the light of the moment.

I might have pais 'd ship loadings of corn; but I had no use for it; so I let as little grow as I thought enough for my occasion.

I happened on one occasion to be spending a few days there, waiting for a ship, and I was introduced to him at the British Club.

It was on evening of ovation, and no one who was fortunate enough to be there is likely ever to forget that memorable occasion.

On such an occasion at the Glovers', the elder Miss Hancock turned to Edward and remarked upon his wife's admirable playing.

Upon occasion, the chief justice would command Justice Story to check the window to see if it were raining.

If we had been luckier, if events had not taken told of us, there might have been no occasion for him to tell me.

Just as you adapt your language to the audience and the occasion, so should you dress and groom appropriately.

A leader should be able to articulate this purpose, to hold it up as a glowing beacon whenever the occasion demands.

Hence the long continuance of the club, which I shall have frequent occasion to speak further of hereafter.

When he is at the top of his game, he is unstoppable and a man for the big occasion.

This time there was to be no sanitiser and none of the condescension that Obama complained of on the first occasion.

His trenchant sense was never stopped by his rules of daily prudence, but was always up to the new occasion.

As we Brits do not dine out every night of the week, eating in a restaurant is often seen as a special occasion.

A. at this moment, dare not to show up in the public occasion up to now.

Paul stayed with him on at least one occasion. (Acts 21 : 8) What a happy time of memories and fellowship they must have shared.

On another occasion, however, she said that "the duty of a judge is to follow the law, not to question its plain terms. "

"I had the fortune - though at the time I deemed it the misfortune - of rooming with him on one occasion, " he smiles, wryly.

One of its attractions was a printing press that was placed on the ice and used to knock up souvenir broadsides to mark the occasion.

On one occasion he held up a list on television and said he would be checking who voted and who did not.

After several brutal murders near his workplace, and being followed on occasion, he finally decided to leave the country.

One of the oddest episodes I remember was an occasion in which Thomas was drinking a Coke in his office.

Clearly, it would not be fitting for me to take this occasion to present to you a unilateral American report on Bermuda.

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

Thought of it all, from our environmentally friendly no-spill bottle, to our custom labels for your business or next social occasion.

But by all accounts, he was allowed to watch TV, or at least a recording, for a special occasion just three weeks earlier.

increasingly rich in their countries on the occasion, to see whether Chinese consumers could self-discipline is a very interesting thing.

Deng said on the occasion that it might be better to let "future generations, which may be wiser" to tackle the sovereignty imbroglio.

Anna handed out her mother's favorite flowers, the white incarnations, on the occasion as they represent sweetness, purity, and patience.

My Forbes writing tends to be humorous on occasion, but not in the dark, vulgar way of the book.

Su: On one occasion, I fancy at the store a set of noble suits, can be said to put it down, the salesperson asked me whether or not to.

Not that I have any occasion to tell you anything, for you know everything I know - as I told you at home the other night.

She was, for the occasion, a little too emphatic, perhaps, and yet more because of her burning vitality than of her costume.

Maybe you and I will eventually missing, but you know I had the occasion to the emotion you.

I am not going to say who he was as he insisted that the occasion should be strictly off-the-record: for background only.

I noticed on that occasion how much selfishness there is even in a love like Mr Linton's, when he so regretted Catherine's blessed release!

It was the kind of occasion that warms the heart of a pastor.

I would strengthen that faculty by every possible means, and of every possible occasion.

Yes, perchance, this monologue had some connection with the last occasion on which he had dined , three days before, for it was now Friday.

In Tibet , Losar is considered to be a very sacred occasion and a special opportunity to make an auspicious beginning for the year ahead.

On the contrary, the long wait between meetings only made the heart grow fonder , and each separate occasion became an exciting reunion.

It is at least the second occasion on which the Afghans have been duped by people posing as Taliban envoys.

Graduation is a time for rejoicing and I rejoice with you on this happy occasion.

occasion This sort of thing is usual on occasions like this.

The fact that the nerve of the British Government was not equal to the occasion can be excused only by their sincere love of peace.

Thank you for inviting me to dine with you. It was an enjoyable occasion and an excellent dinner .

The house can be adapted to any occasion, be it a family holiday or a large reception, due to its flexible living spaces.

The generous intrepidity which had displayed on this occasion augmented the feeling of compassion which attended his fate.

Missing a few hours of sleep on occasion isn't the end of the world, because it's easy to make up the sleep with no lasting side effects.

On occasion you may need to ask your boss for an extra privilege -- but it's best not to do so straight out of the gate.

Although neither of them remembered the occasion, Diana first met her future husband when she was just a baby.

But I quite agree that on this occasion this cartoon was inappropriate and something softer should have been used.

It should have been a joyous occasion, a time to celebrate a program that has brought dignity and decency to the lives of older Americans.

She was disappointed, as she give up the occasion, it was gently hooked her little finger.

I had envisaged that completing our first continent would be a momentous occasion but it was not to be.

At last those souls of Light who came for this very occasion, are moving into positions ready to replace those who will be removed.

I cannot say that I knew them all, but I can tell you that i would have been available to talk to any one of them should the occasion arise.

Claudia had tried to encourage her to tell him how she felt for him. But the occasion never showed, and now will never show.

If it turns out to be an occasion for celebration, so much the better.

I'd studied this card on more than one occasion, trying to work out some depth to what he was telling me.

It was supposed to be a special, life-advice sort of occasion.

Today, I graduated high school, and I thought that it would be a nice occasion to surprise my parents with my new boyfriend.

No other man could be the occasion of such delightful aerial building as she had been enjoying for the last six month.

I will thank you not to speak to me, " said the garter. " I think I have not given the least occasion for it.

There was one occasion when Norman was due to make a reply on Education in the House in the early afternoon.

The only disappointment was the red card for Darren Fletcher ruling him out of the final, which made it a bitter-sweet occasion.

Wherefore he called the name of the well, on occasion of that which had happened, Calumny.

The occasion for the citywide shutdown was an event most expect never to see again.

As she went busy clothes on, ready to leave the occasion of strangers, but she found some shocking object, including several words.

I also used the occasion to urge congressional action on the anti-terrorism legislation that had been held up for more than a year.

On the occasion of my fortieth birthday, my husband surprised me with two tickets for a five day Caribbean cruise.

It's a pleasure to be here with you once again on Ask the White House, especially given the occasion.

Well, as it's such a special occasion, I'd wear something a bit more formal if I was you.

These will no doubt bring you together again on some future occasion, as they cannot be broken.

This might be one occasion of the differences we began to have about this time.

She tried to think of another occasion in her life when she had deceived someone close to her.

Thank you for inviting me and some of my colleagues to dine with you last night. It was enjoyable occasion and an excellent dinner.

Secretary Clinton wrote a special letter to me in honor of today's historic occasion, and I am proud to read part of it to you.

The marketers make Valentine's Day seem like a "must-participate" occasion, as if you're some sort of party-pooper for not joining in.

Max: you know. It must make it a memorable occasion.

She found herself unable to say anything on an occasion like this.

It's a really special occasion and I would just like the lads to enjoy it, because if they do it will bring out the best in their ability.

I've on occasion been able to get one to mount, but find hard drives seem to mount differently than memory sticks.

She is not a stranger to the occasion like this but it is the first time for her to have such a sumptuous dinner with a boy.

Steve spent almost all his time doing his research, but, on occasion, he would take his son to see a film.

On this occasion, the ex-manager ate his as he went, plodding the dark streets in silence to his bed.

Drouet had what was a help in his business, a moderate sense of humour, and could tell a good story when the occasion required.

There was no doubt it would be a momentous occasion.

There was no doubt it would be a momentous occasion.

You know how important your presence is. And I would greatly honoured if you could come on this occasion.

The fact that we have to book seats in advance and dress a little better than usual makes going to a party an occasion.

There seems to me at present to be great occasion for raising a United Party for Virtue.

If I do become the Oldest Man In The World, I'll almost certainly have to mark the occasion in some sort of institution.

On another occasion, my sisters and I found a baby squirrel in a ditch that was soaking wet.

I describe all this the more carefully, because Iin a few weeks time was to be the chief actor on a similar occasion.

Many many happy returns! I wish I could be with you to share on this joyful occasion.

But on occasion, as she did recently, she points her N Pole toward the Sun and the oncoming Planet X, leaning into opposition.

Austria would go all out to support the Shanghai World Expo, an event sure to be a splendid occasion for the city to remember, Fischer said.

Daisy, on this occasion, continued to present herself as an inscrutable combination of audacity and innocence.

The secret is to congratulate him on the occasion of the younger sister, who has modestly in claiming that "the bold" .

Give me an example of a specific occasion in which you conformed to a policy with which you did not agree.

occasion for her to demonstrate her skill.

On the occasion of China's National Day, I wish our great motherland will never prosper, to the best of luck, healthy life with you!

By the time the special occasion arrives, you will be ready to give a lush or flowering plant that your loved one will truly appreciate.

Don't use the occasion as an opportunity for asserting your own relative, temporary superiority to that sort of thing.

She saw that he himself was hesitating, and with a woman's intuition realised that there was no occasion for great alarm.

And what they were saying on this occasion was that our competitors had to build new buildings for the new technology.

A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away?

In short, a dog has fixed points to which he returns time after time, depending upon the occasion.

Jane's boyfriend is always proposing marriage to her on her occasion or another, but he has never managed to win her heart.

I consider it a great privilege to say a word of hearty congratulation to Bob on the happy occasion of his birthday.

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

Here, as a real change, was a politician using accusation to forge a moral argument that rose above the occasion of his speaking.

When was the last occasion that you were given an assignment to develop your mediating skills, and what was the conclusion?

Yet Mozart's adolescent desire to show off his technical mastery did not, on this occasion, create a masterpiece.

I always thought I could rise to any occasion, stand the most withering fire, and do two or three jobs at once.

I wish I could be with you to share in this happy occasion.

On every other occasion in the Gospels, the word "follow" is only used in relation to following Christ.

There was no occasion for that remark, for Carrie is very proud of my beard.

While Mara did visit the academy on occasion, she did not become a full-time student.

He took advantage of the occasion and said: "Big king, human is friendly to wild animal. "

It may have been a drill, but the symbolism was not lost on the throng of Filipino journalists on the beach for the occasion.

So when some sort of special occasion rolls around that requires you to look nice, you'll have to procure new ones.

It represents a significant milestone for the boss and Rush has no doubt it will be an occasion for his old strike partner to savour.

It was a rare occasion because we hardly only get together few times in a year as a big family.

Wrap it up with a colorful piece of paper and present it to your beloved on the beautiful occasion.

On more than one occasion Wright told me he felt Carlisle was "trying to kill" him.

The occasion of the wedding between Peleus and Thetis was a time of great celebration.

The occasion was to celebrate the completion of a series of strobe lights all up and down the tower.

Not withstanding the solemnity of the occasion, a sort of horse laugh was heard in the room at the extraordinary nature of the proposal.

Many of them owed their good fortune in life to the Don and on this intimate occasion felt free to call him "Godfather" to his face.

IT WAS another big occasion and yet another world record for a Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, on Sunday August 16th.

North-Americans used to talk with others during the meals, as they believe that eating is a gregarious occasion.

The occasion was the launch of a report prepared by the Centennial Group for this year's Emerging Markets Forum.

Send the book to other siblings so everyone can contribute, then present it to him for Father's Day or on some other special occasion.

Asked about the occasion, the Reds manager said: "It was 40 years ago, and I was marking him in a reserve game! "

If there is doubt remember that Man could have destroyed the Earth on more than one occasion in the last century, yet it did not take place.

It's real [life] for me to be here to be on such an auspicious occasion to represent the premier and the state government.

We shall celebrate with you, as it will truly be a great occasion.

Then Sagan gave one more instruction: Lewin would insist the company rise to the occasion. Do what he would do.

And rightly so: it was the first occasion that Pitt's abdominals had been properly lighted, and Hollywood sat up and took notice.

As we gather for this occasion let us remember that Christian marriage is deeper than an agreement between a man and a woman.

(On occasion, each of a pair of CDOs would buy a tranche of the other, creating a "loop" that slowed analysis).

and then retired to my own room, and there spent in solitude the greatest part of the half-holiday granted in honour of the occasion.

No. . . matter how appealing and tempting, a press conference of this kind is not the right occasion for such an announcement.

Let me explain a point at which we did not rise to the occasion .

On the occasion of the New Year, may our company and I extend to you and yours our warmest greetings.

I considered sending him a virtual beer to celebrate the occasion, but I didn't think either of us would see the point.

And I am all for cinema being as close as possible to life - even if on occasion we have failed to see how beautiful life really is.

Posters were said to have appeared around the capital hailing the occasion as "shining forever in the history of our party and country" .

It was taken to pieces, like a toy-puzzle for a young Devil, and was put together again when the occasion wanted it.

At the symposium, he submitted a paper which he had written for some other occasion on the concept of caring about.

He gazed at her dress, then at her hair, where a becoming hat was set jauntily, then into her eyes, which she took all occasion to avert.

On the occasion of the New Year, may my wife and I extend to you and your wife our sincere greetings.

Furthermore, on this occasion there is no doubt that carbon emissions will be the core concern.

When was the last occasion that you had to use your negotiating skills to bring about a resolution that was in everyone's best interest?

At the home, we all wanted to escape, and on the rare occasion a parent surfaced they could take you out for a few hours.

Ever the corporate rebel, he did not dress for the occasion, but wore jeans and dark sneakers under his black robe.

Try and grasp the fact that on this occasion we're not arguing with you; we're just telling you.

Therefore , let a man either avoid the occasion altogether ; or put himself often to it , that he may be little moved with it.

Was that a proper topic to talk about on such a formal occasion?

On one occasion, he made a speech defending affirmative action that effectively articulated the objections to it.

Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

I've learned a bit of fencing, especially for this occasion.

I knew through a newspaper article that much intake of salt was an occasion of high blood pressure.

On this occasion, he stayed in his pleasure garden all day long and into the evening.

And there was one jug of ancient vintage kept for some occasion known only to himself.

Luckily for you, you have no more occasion to do it than I had.

and she felt a respect for him on the occasion, which the others had reasonably forfeited by their shameless want of taste.

I am sincerely happy to be here with you on this occasion and to become personally acquainted with this old and most prestigious University.

They wear them when they go out on a date or want something a bit different for a formal occasion.

The birth of a New Year is always a special occasion where people gather to celebrate a new beginning brimming with hope and renewal .

On the solemn occasion of his visit to Fatima, His Holiness has directed me to make an announcement to you.

We just have our simple dinner normally during Christmas time. Of course we change gifts as well during the occasion.

silk hat was "the most talked about hat of the whole occasion" Harold Tilman, Chairman of the British Fashion Council, said on eBay.

Eating together is always a happy occasion - filled with laughter, warmth and a feeling of unity.

On another occasion, a neighbor told me that squirrels were getting into her house and stealing her fruit when she was not around.

Odes are often written for a special occasion, to honor a person or a season or to commemorate an event.

Of course, there is always the chance that an occasion is so special that you are tempted to open another bottle.

It is a very special pleasure for me to have this occasion to publicly express my deep admiration and appreciation for Grigori Perelman.

You do not keep anything for a special occasion, because everyday that you live is a special occasion.

The two national holidays are also an occasion for me to reflect on some of the contrasts between these North American neighbours.

On one occasion, I tried to get her to say something about her husband, but she clammed up at that.

On another occasion, I noted casually to one staff member that there was some light-spill around the Venetian blinds in my bedroom.

On one occasion, the company entered into a set of furniture, the price is two hundred thousand yuan.

I remember a certain famous occasion when you forced me to confess that you had been drinking.

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

I thank all of you for being here tonight to make this reception such a memorable occasion.

The same year, State of the Union speech the president on the occasion of this year once again avoiding a direct reference to Japan.

On this occasion, sending a old-fashioned gift is something "out of date" , for it cannot convey the culture of Chinese Valentine's Day.

The chorus, however, offers a toast to pleasant memories, which is why the song is appropriate for an occasion like the end of the year.

It cannot be denied, but outward accidents conduce much to fortune: favour, opportunity, death of others, occasion fitting virtue.

New Year's Eve is called hogmanay in Scotland and is an occasion for much joyous and noisy celebration.

I would advise you merely to put on whatever of your clothes is superior to the rest, there is no occasion for any thing more.

We all rejoice with you on the occasion of your engagement and wish you both a lifetime of happiness .

It is possible that upon such an occasion a battle ensued, with the sharks being driven away or killed.

A classic bangle with a warm golden glow - this delicate piece of gold-plated jewellery can be worn at any time, for any occasion.

The bicentennial of his birth was the occasion for academic bacchanalias on both sides of the Atlantic.

"Like a royal wedding, intercourse with a loved one is an unforgettable occasion, " the website continues.

on this most auspicious occasion, to say a word of congratulations to the groom, Mr. White, and to wish much happiness to his lovely Bride.

The Rothschilds hope this could be a good occasion for the Chinese authorities to give their clearance for the Bank of China deal.

After our trip, I had an occasion to go into his office ang there, taped on a piece of paper, were the two pennies.

One questioner referred to the occasion when Cameron was asked what his favourite political joke was and replied "Nick Clegg" .

Fortunately the president of the foundation, who we would also like to thank on this occasion, supported the aims of our project.

What he said in that occasion was really out of place.

Earth and Planet X are in a dance with each other, with Venus and the Dark Twin on occasion bumping into this couple on the dance floor.

"Yes! When one is as handsome as you, " said the collar, "that is occasion enough. "

Because it was a splendid occasion, the mother of the Lord Qin of Qi came out to watch from the city gate.

Mrs. Butler recollected that her husband was not possessed of the information necessary to form a judgement upon the occasion.

When the guest speaker failed to arrive, the chairman rose to the occasion and made a very amusing speech himself.

Makers of dictionaries are inevitably trapped on occasion into stating apparently eternal truths to which time later gives the lie.

Had I been there, I would have filmed the occasion. = If I had been there, I would have filmed the occasion.

On that occasion there was no repetition of 2003, when Tokyo lavished funds on buying the US currency and undermining its own.

We would be very grateful if you could spare time to share the occasion with us.

Some of us are just born worriers and will reserve the right to be a drama queen on occasion.

And that would be the TV used for the occasion.

We no longer keep up the close friendship of a few years ago, though we still visit each other on occasion.

Governmental changes are close to taking place, and with them will come those dear souls who have bided their time for such an occasion.

On this occasion, those who gear up to sharpen their English skills will seize the opportunity of promotion.

however, I must decline this time. I would be glad to be of service on another occasion.

Foreigners have risen to the occasion, engaging in a furious competition to outdo one another in praise of the Middle Kingdom.

If it is a business dinner or a very formal occasion, there is likely to be a huge amount of food that will be impossible to finish.

The achievement is reflected in the momentous occasion of a union divine that allows for a blissful encounter of the two.

He said in the weeks that followed the eyes of the world were fixed on Beijing. He said America's athletes rose to the occasion.

On at least one occasion, he has had the sides of his hair buzzed extremely short.

On another occasion, he invited a number of important critics to see his private collection of modern paintings.

Steve liked to earn a little pocket change on occasion by delivering antiques for a dealer friend to various parts of Texas.

I recall that on at least one occasion I saw him taking money from the office.

Make it a social occasion.

And on the first occasion of my sitting up in the evening, I asked Catherine to read to me, because my eyes were weak.

On an occasion like this tragedy, saying a prayer together usually makes everyone feel better.

Nor can I forget, as an encouragement to it, your indulgent reception of my sentiments on a former and not dissimilar occasion.

I hope that we have the wisdom to let the angels of our better nature rise to the occasion and do what needs to be done.

The company doesn't get the money from its oil sales but has, on occasion, paid royalties and taxes on it.

Great oratory needs not merely an orator, but a great theme and a great occasion. --Herbert Louis Samuel.

I'm always getting on well with my colleagues. and I'm apt to rise to any occasion calmly.

It is a "spring" festival, and it is an occasion for the whole family to leave the home and to sweep the graves of their forebears.

Words are not enough to express the depth of my gratitude for the gift which you so kindly sent me on the occasion of my graduation.

In his sermon, the Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Ranjith from the majority Sinhalese community, said this was a beautiful occasion.

m very honoured to be invited to speak on such a prestigious occasion.

Easy-to-wear trousers that you can wear for any occasion!

On the first occasion, Qiu Xinghua did not meet with his "enemy, " the Iron Tile Temple director Xiong Wancheng.

He patiently explained that each line represented an occasion where he'd been allowed out of the house on his own over the past year.

In the occasion of social transformation, sericultural industry has still occupied an important position and is of great significance.

Do not hold anything for a special occasion, since eVery abundance day those you live is a SPECIAL OCCASION.

I am very pleased to be here with you today on the special occasion of the project launch for the China Project Development Facility (CPDF).

On one occasion a man and a woman both cross their index fingers into an X to tell me not to go.

I do not intend on this occasion to go into any detailed justification of our entire post-World War II national security policy.