occasional
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Their findings, published in Science Advances, indicate that eating insects was probably occasional and accidental in Europe, Central and East Asia, while it appears to have been more common in tropical regions and among Neanderthals.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Insurance costs have gone up significantly as severe storms, hail and occasional tornadoes plow through the area, Helbig noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
However, there are still significant challenges, from releasing potentially dangerous gases locked in the ground to occasional flooding issues.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Republican Senator Thom Tillis, an occasional critic of the administration, also condemned the decision.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The gruff tones of Hugo’s voice, with an occasional shout when his feelings overcame him, were very impressive, and the audience applauded the moment he paused for breath.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing occasional
The Cay
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