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rise to the occasion

  1. Show unexpected skill in dealing with a difficulty that arises, as in The leading man broke his leg in the first act but his understudy rose to the occasion and was rewarded with excellent reviews. [Mid-1800s]



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These nimble performers gamely rise to the occasion, but the comic adrenaline at this point has a numbing effect.

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“So I think we just try to rise to the occasion. I think we’re just really grateful to face more great pitching once again this weekend, and I feel like it’s going to be a really great opportunity for both of us.”

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“We wish she would rise to the occasion and do the right thing here. She has the power to intervene and prevent their transfer before it’s too late.”

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Despite the club's poor season domestically, ex-Red Devils midfielder Paul Scholes is confident his former side will rise to the occasion in the final.

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"It is a moment of drastic, overdue change, but I am confident the American people will rise to the occasion as they have done before," he said.

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