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periodically

[peer-ee-od-ik-lee] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk li /
ADVERB
rhythmically
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Periodically the revellers down forks and join in song.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Periodically reassess where employees are in their stage of learning to determine their readiness for increased autonomy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

“We see periodically some press releases come out from China. Periodically, some papers come out, but it’s very few pieces of information we have,” Kulkarni said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

Periodically review and update security settings, including 2FA methods and trusted contacts, to ensure that accounts remain secure even if devices are lost or compromised.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2024

Periodically ritual feasts that included much smashing of pottery interrupted the hubbub of construction.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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