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occasional

[uh-key-zhuh-nl] / əˈkeɪ ʒə nl /


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One canvasser, Timothy Nikonorov, explained that he had been an active volunteer with Mamdani’s campaign before becoming a frequent canvasser for Park, and an occasional canvassing lead.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Cox proved to be Young’s ablest intelligence gatherer, even if the occasional bribes she endorsed put her agents at needless risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Some classes were asynchronous while others required Zoom meetings and an occasional campus meetup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Months of closure to the strait, alongside occasional mine threats and attacks, have left shippers increasingly concerned about security.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The world was a verdant blur of color all around her—hues of deep green colliding with browns and blacks, and the occasional pink or yellow.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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