periodically

Example Sentences

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“Some of the larger risks are much like tectonic plates, always moving and periodically causing earthquakes and volcanoes when they crash into each other,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

That involves “rising before dawn to begin the day with liturgical prayer and returning to church periodically during the day for further prayer together.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The company also checks samples of books periodically to check for AI writing.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Dancers periodically interrupt our chat, waving and hugging Jonas as they leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Paganini was hopping in bizarre patterns around the living room carpet, periodically flinging himself into the air and spinning as if auditioning for a Broadway show.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser