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occasional

[uh-key-zhuh-nl] / əˈkeɪ ʒə nl /


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Mr. Stoddard sells the occasional vintage alarm clock through his store and website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition, occasional low-impact use after abandonment may have occurred without leaving evidence that could be detected archaeologically.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Space Investor’s posts from that era would generate the occasional like or two.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

Jonah glanced down and caught a glimpse of his arm: pale skin, light brown hairs, an occasional freckle.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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