occasional

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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

His new setting is peaceful, aside from occasional thunderclaps rolling through the valley during the rainy season, and the wildlife.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

He infuriated his parents by marrying Mary Lou Taylor when he was only 17; she became Stewart’s muse and occasional writing partner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Behind the camera, Jacobs’ friend and occasional creative collaborator, Sofia Coppola, asks whether they’re favoring a serious look, or something more eccentric — in line with Jacobs’ reputation.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 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