occasionally
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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
He’s interviewed Trump several times and the two occasionally text and talk on the phone.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
That requires a mind that has been exercised, challenged and occasionally made to struggle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
But the head coach's absolute belief in his methods occasionally strayed into dogma, and his apparent refusal to adapt - or incorporate just a little more pragmatism - proved costly.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
When he woke, sometimes he stared mutely at the ground; sometimes he tried to eat; occasionally he cried, wiping water with his fists.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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