occasional

Example Sentences

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Yet in a post on X, Sam Altman wrote: “I don’t expect them to go any easier on us, am sure I’ll do my part to help enable that with occasional stupid decisions.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

His new setting is peaceful, aside from occasional thunderclaps rolling through the valley during the rainy season, and the wildlife.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

He infuriated his parents by marrying Mary Lou Taylor when he was only 17; she became Stewart’s muse and occasional writing partner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Its performance across platforms is reliable, though some users report occasional UI lag and confusion when navigating settings.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The cries from earlier are gone, with the occasional shrill note coming from the adults in the tree.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers