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They could be shamed for bad behavior—even, on occasion, reap a consequence or two—and preferred dog whistles over airhorns.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

She is buried in Holywell cemetery where sheep have damaged her grave on occasion.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Police and army vehicles are parked outside and on occasion personnel can be seen from a private military firm which AFP was unable to identify.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

And so we set off down the aisle, and the branches hit the side mirrors and, on occasion, scratched the door.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

There were other boys who had been to the war, and he found that on occasion he could speak to them, but that didn’t mean anything.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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