occasionally
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One stick insect known for occasionally reaching plague-like population levels and stripping leaves from trees was found to represent more than one species.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
It may become persistent and occasionally heavy, with strong winds and gales for exposed coasts and hills.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The seas around New Zealand are populated with multiple species of seals, who do occasionally wander ashore.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
From his aerie, Phil Weiser has a sweeping view of the city skyline, the gold-domed Capitol and, occasionally, a red hawk on the wing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
While they sat reading, they occasionally glanced up to see the progress of Paishon and his group.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing occasionally
"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates
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Excerpt from "Bad Boy"
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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