“Spring forward” or “fall back” occurrence Crossword Clue

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“Spring forward” or “fall back” occurrence Crossword Answer

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OCCURRENCE (noun)
1. an event that happens
2. an instance of something occurring
SPRING (noun)
1. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
2. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
SPRING (verb)
1. spring back; spring away from an impact
2. develop into a distinctive entity

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