occasional

Example Sentences

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With an eye for eerie detail, Burke balances the tightly-wound mystery with cinematic descriptions of homesteading life and the occasional moment of beauty as Natalie’s resistance is tested.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

This suits investors who want one-time or occasional advice, whether for a single service like investment planning or a broader package including estate planning and tax help.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

His new setting is peaceful, aside from occasional thunderclaps rolling through the valley during the rainy season, and the wildlife.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Having achieved that aim, and despite the occasional family movie night and educational content online, Hannah says her kids have "barely seen a tablet".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In the past, they had scared off the occasional whale, but they’d never faced an army of whales.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown