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AT THE GRAND OCCASION. vs IN THE GRAND OCCASION.

The correct phrase is "at the grand occasion." as it is the commonly used preposition to indicate being present at an event. "In the grand occasion." is not correct in this context.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1126 views

AT THE GRAND OCCASION.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "at the grand occasion." to indicate being present or participating in a significant event or celebration.

Examples:

  • She looked stunning at the grand occasion.
  • We met some important people at the grand occasion.
  • He made a memorable speech at the grand occasion.
  • Everyone was dressed elegantly at the grand occasion.
  • The decorations at the grand occasion were breathtaking.

Alternatives:

  • at the event
  • at the celebration
  • at the party
  • at the ceremony
  • at the gathering

IN THE GRAND OCCASION.

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "in" is not used to indicate attendance or participation in an event.

  • Today's meeting is a grand occasion.
  • We heard you're celebrating a grand occasion today.
  • It's a grand occasion... for them.
  • As MEPs, we have been confronted on several occasions recently with the problem of how to reconcile, in the minds of our voters, the grand declarations issued at summit meetings of the Heads of Government with the reality of day-to-day politics.
  • Notional reserve for officials seconded in the interests of the service not included in the grand total.
  • Notional reserve for officials seconded in the interests of the service not included in the grand total.
  • Sorry. So in the grand tradition of show business, tonight's performance is cancelled.
  • She rode one of those mules down in the Grand Canyon.
  • You two could be in the Grand National.
  • Small potatoes in the grand scheme of things.
  • According to the grand coven, there are three recognized kinds of witch in the world.
  • Minor figure in the grand scheme.
  • In the grand scheme, they don't matter.
  • In the grand canyon, you are the midget.
  • There is a spell in the Grand Grimoire.
  • We're putting you in the Grand Hotel. It's comfortable.
  • The Grand Clerics have assembled, and the congregation has gathered in the courtyard.
  • Witnesses in the grand jury have to be in there alone.
  • In the grand scheme, all physical beings are but yokels.
  • I was in a rainstorm in the Grand Canyon.

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