periodically
Example Sentences
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Wesson says that if you really need to check emails on holiday, then it's better to say, "I will be periodically checking emails," as it manages expectations.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
A historically hot summer on the planet's fastest-warming continent has contributed to the deaths of thousands of people -- and increased the risk of wildfires, with blazes periodically sweeping through parched landscapes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
At Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, they periodically serve a Māori-inspired, multi-course meal.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
ADI Predictstreet said it would periodically take snapshots of the rankings to determine winners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Provided she could see them periodically, that would not be a bad life, being an only child in a fine, rich, childless American family.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
