occasional

Example Sentences

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Broods that hatch earlier in spring tend to benefit from occasional warm spells, when caterpillars are abundant and temperatures remain within safe limits.

From Science Daily

Fires, thefts and the occasional accident have destroyed or scattered a small number of the statuettes handed out each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

From Los Angeles Times

"The crew stopped working above deck, and we installed a double watch on the bridge," the 32-year-old told AFP, describing off-hours spent scrolling Facebook, playing computer games and watching the occasional movie.

From Barron's

“I’m not sure I’d be able to concentrate with you two in the house. I’m OK with the occasional Wednesday, but multiple afternoons a week would be too much.”

From Literature

In an ironic twist, despite a dry and mild afternoon in Cheltenham on the first day of the meeting, those who had flown out to Benidorm sat beneath grey skies and dodged occasional showers.

From BBC