occasional
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And just as there are occasional celebrity cameos at a Trump rally, there was one at the midterm convention, where early-aughts comic Adam Carolla did a routine.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026
Scott’s track record of big aces and occasional double faults has followed him from tennis to college sports and back again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
There have been occasional calls from Congress, most recently this year, to redefine capital gains so as to index them to prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
And as a film, it’s a masterpiece that will rattle around your head for days, constantly sparking more affection — and the occasional nightmare.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
This Penelope seldom bothered to do, for she only spent money on books, presents, and the occasional soothsayer, and how often did the need for a soothsayer arise?
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing occasional
The Cay
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
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