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periodically

[peer-ee-od-ik-lee] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk li /
ADVERB
rhythmically
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But over the years, this important framework for our U.S. retirement system has periodically exposed retirement savers to considerable shifts in market and product risks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

U.S. forces periodically transit the waters between Taiwan and the mainland in such “freedom of navigation” operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

He frequented the encampment on Foothill Boulevard, which the city periodically cleared by towing RVs and broken-down cars, Sadeh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Peasants thus had to work periodically for the empire as farmers, herders, weavers, masons, artisans, miners, or soldiers.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann