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be occured
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "be occured" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "be occurring" or "occur"? This phrase is not usable in written English as it stands. Example: "The events are expected to be occurring simultaneously throughout the day."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(9)
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This control method is based on stochastic jump parameters such as failure, reconfiguration, etc., which are assumed to be occured in a system.
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Now it's Max Frost's addictive, frantic ode to relationship paranoiaWhite Lies at 42. 5.48am GMT Very far from Sweden, nudity seems to be occuring.
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The study's findings are likely to raise questions about whether a similar rise in fertility rates among highly educated women could be occuring in Europe.
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Now it's Max Frost's addictive, frantic ode to relationship paranoiaWhite Lies at 42. Facebook Twitter Google plus Share Share this post Facebook Twitter Google plus close 4.48pm AEST05:48 Very far from Sweden, nudity seems to be occuring.
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It seems the event was very well received, with most people feeling that there should be more unconference-format events like this in London, espeically in light of the backlash that seems to be occuring in the USA to "frothy" me-too conferences. .
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The extracellular release of proteins could potentially be occuring only during in vitro growth of H. pylori.
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This suggested that while latent virus could be consistently reactivated, this might be occuring in only a minority of the doxycycline-treated cells.
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Our results suggest that social facilitation, an increase in behaviour frequency in response to others engaged in the same behaviour [35], may be occuring since individuals stop to interact with stationary individuals and stay longer with an increasing number of conspecifics already interacting.
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In addition, matreshkaM nucleotide sequences were scanned for consensus Kozak translation initiation motifs [ 14, 15], to help determine whether leaky ribosomal scanning [ 16] may be occuring.
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The lack of difference in physiological characteristics (hematocrit and blood glucose levels) between the AN-R and AN-BP groups suggests that some alteration of brain function may be occuring in patients with AN-R.
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The enzymatic conversion of starch is occured in dextran-rich bottom phase of system.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct form of the verb "occur". Use "occurred" for past tense, "occurs" for present tense singular, and "occurring" for continuous tenses.
Common error
Avoid using "be occured" in your writing. The correct form to use with auxiliary verbs like "be" is "occurring".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "be occured" is an incorrect verb phrase, often intended as a passive or continuous form of "occur". It violates standard English grammar rules. Ludwig AI indicates it as an error, suggesting alternatives like "be occurring".
Frequent in
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News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "be occured" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. As Ludwig AI points out, the correct form is "be occurring". Although some examples exist in varied sources, they represent errors, not standard usage. When writing, ensure you are using the correct tense and form of the verb "occur", such as "occurred", "occurs", or "occurring", to maintain grammatical accuracy and clarity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
be occurring
Corrects the grammatical error by using the present continuous form of "occur".
take place
Replaces the entire phrase with a more standard expression for events happening.
happen
A simple and direct replacement for "occur".
come about
Suggests a process of events unfolding.
arise
Implies that something is emerging or becoming apparent.
transpire
A more formal way of saying "happen" or "occur".
materialize
Indicates something is becoming real or actual.
ensue
Refers to something that follows as a consequence.
develop
Implies a gradual unfolding of events.
unfold
Similar to develop, suggesting a revealing of events over time.
FAQs
What's the correct way to use "occur" in the present continuous tense?
The correct form is "be occurring". For example, "The events are expected to "be occurring" simultaneously throughout the day".
Is "be occured" grammatically correct?
No, "be occured" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is ""be occurring"".
What can I say instead of "be occured"?
Use alternatives like "take place" or "happen".
How to avoid mistakes when using the verb "occur"?
Always ensure you use the correct tense and form. Use "occurred" for past tense, "occurs" for present tense singular, and "occurring" for continuous tenses. Avoid "be occured".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested