Sentence examples for except on big occasions from inspiring English sources

The rules have long been changed to prevent that (both frontbenches colluded) and, except on big occasions, the action has moved from the chamber to select committees where the 2010 parliament is starting to make a good job of holding ministers, officials and bankers to account.

He's been on big occasions before.

"Those guys are playing big arenas on big occasions on a daily basis," Levein said.

We met them on big occasions but they were just another team.

"He's a special player who produces special things on big occasions.

"You can't afford to waste energy on the big occasions.

"Unfortunately on these big occasions our goal kicking has let us down.

He does it week in, week out and on the big occasions".

Has a reputation for choking on the big occasion.

He has not struggled on every big occasion.

"He seems to thrive on the big occasion.