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occasional

[uh-key-zhuh-nl] / əˈkeɪ ʒə nl /


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While a free VPN may suffice for occasional use, paid VPNs offer a far superior experience.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

There is almost no advertising, with an occasional exception like Apple putting a banner atop the page to get you to tune in to Apple TV for something.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

“We sell nutrition, not calories….People will still have the occasional piece of chocolate or pizza,” Navratil tells Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Cox proved to be Young’s ablest intelligence gatherer, even if the occasional bribes she endorsed put her agents at needless risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

And no sound but Ob’s heavy breathing and an occasional snort from Cletus, whose nose had started to run.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant




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