Sentence examples for on this important occasion from inspiring English sources

In a world where slavery and colonisation were rampant, many of the actual details were most definitely glossed over (to say the least) but the traditional story told to most American children up until recently was that pilgrims and Native Americans broke bread together on this important occasion to celebrate their new friendship.

Yet on one important occasion, he stood apart from his community and faced down a lynch mob, risking his life for justice, not entirely unlike those who came later and marched in the South for civil rights.

Though his success has not been as consistent since, Gulbis insisted his play had not dipped, just his ability to summon it on the important occasions.

By one of those delicious ironies, Roddick drew Henman in the first round here and on this much more important occasion he brushed aside the British No1 in straight sets.

I've heard countless stories of the invaluable help agencies have given when they've needed to send money to loved ones quickly on important occasions such as burials, weddings and for emergency hospital treatment.

The suggestion that, elsewhere in the house, there might be another room where, on a more important occasion, one might also eat.

It's about helping the Wallabies do well on an important occasion".