occasional
Example Sentences
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There will be a lot of dry weather, with occasional rain mostly affecting northern areas.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
His book reads as a conversational account peppered with occasional quips about contemporary political events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
At a media tour earlier this week, the massive Convention Center-scaled space was largely empty, save for dormant cranes, a scattering of workers and the occasional hum of drilling.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
The outlet now has a Washington presence, but aside from posting the occasional update — such as “Meghan McCain wants ‘proof of life’” for McConnell — it too has been silent.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2026
There’s no uncomfortable silence in the car now, just chewing, crunching, and the occasional burp from Andre.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing occasional
The Cay
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