occasionally
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Brook has occasionally done himself no favours, but there is also something uncomfortable about the narrative that surrounds the 27-year-old, especially in a sport that struggles with elitism.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Continue cooking over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seasonings have melded into the squash.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Schroden said he had seen "reports of similar events occasionally over the past couple of decades" and that "it's rare but not unheard of, though tragic in every case."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
She remained a fixture at games, sitting courtside during the season, with Walter occasionally joining her or sitting courtside near the baseline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The strong wind shakes the leaves in the branches, occasionally blowing hard enough to loosen some.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing occasionally
"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates
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Excerpt from "Bad Boy"
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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