If only the occasion would present itself, my lovely child, but it never does.

The next day, a second occasion presented itself, which I fortunately made use of.

It also sets us wondering what events we would put forward ourselves, if the occasion should present itself.

They can do more if the occasion presents itself.

She resolved to do him a singular favor, when the occasion presented itself.

He wouldn't mind talking to her again in a couple of days if the occasion presented itself.

Few occasions, however, will present themselves for using the extreme upward limits of compass.

While deeply honored, this occasion presents me with great difficulty.

The occasion for confidential parleys with the Army soon presented itself.

His concentration was total and he realized that such an occasion had not presented itself in several years.