But the occasion matters more than the play.
In the status-conscious, highly regulated and self-aware hothouse of Renaissance Italy, few occasions mattered more than weddings.
And a girl's gotta dress for the occasion, no matter what!
But protecting skiers and boarders against moisture is important – and, on occasion, a matter of life and death.
Sadly on this occasion, no matter how many times I played 'I Want to Break Free' and attempted some dangerously vigorous vacuuming, I couldn't convince myself that I was having a good time.
Or has he, by dint of long repetition, lost the ability to say anything about foreign policy that is not based on the World Book Encyclopedia summary of 1938-39 whech he trots out on every occasion, no matter how inappropriate?
The puppeteer has only to suggest that it's time for Pence to perform, and he rises to the occasion, no matter how embarrassing or how costly to the country.
Football will return to normal in the coming days and weeks but for one night only it felt like it was the occasion that mattered rather than the scoreline.
Do fathers and sons cover up for each other on all occasions, no matter how serious, and if there is a cover-up, is there also an attempt to compensate the victim of the wrongdoing?
So, fans, fill your chest and scream loud for our qualification today!" The lack of a unique chant has led to an online campaign to create one, but on this occasion it mattered not - the fans simply had to provide their wholehearted support.
