occasional
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One canvasser, Timothy Nikonorov, explained that he had been an active volunteer with Mamdani’s campaign before becoming a frequent canvasser for Park, and an occasional canvassing lead.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Michelle Obama’s famous “Kitchen Garden” passed the test, Jarvis said with a chuckle, providing fruits and vegetables for family meals — and the occasional state dinner — for years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Sleuths are able to track the shipments, however, by following occasional pings from the shadow ships’ transponders, which are sometimes turned on for safety to navigate narrow straits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Months of closure to the strait, alongside occasional mine threats and attacks, have left shippers increasingly concerned about security.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
I still get the occasional stare, but I try to remember what Fina said on Monday.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
Vocabulary lists containing occasional
The Cay
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Bridge to Terabithia
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
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