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occasional

[uh-key-zhuh-nl] / əˈkeɪ ʒə nl /


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The 10th in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

Sleuths are able to track the shipments, however, by following occasional pings from the shadow ships’ transponders, which are sometimes turned on for safety to navigate narrow straits.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Today the only sounds were the cawing of an occasional magpie and the dry leaves crackling underfoot as Jonathan and his golden retriever, Moose, walked along the trail.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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