occasional

Example Sentences

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A small amount of advertising also helps pay for the occasional trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Like 59% of families who will now receive more, she is working - in her case, full-time for the local council and doing occasional extra shifts at a pub to top-up her income.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Martin Scorsese All the Films” is filled with such morsels, making for an engrossing book—provided you don’t mind the occasional political asides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This suits investors who want one-time or occasional advice, whether for a single service like investment planning or a broader package including estate planning and tax help.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Many of the girls threw occasional nervous glances at the door, but there was no sign of the baroness.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood