on rare occasions
Example Sentences
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He didn’t dive for fly balls and on rare occasions failed to run hard when he hit a ground ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Other times, they can stir controversy and, on rare occasions, even jump-start careers.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
These instruments are designed to detect particles that interact with ordinary matter only on rare occasions, interactions that could provide critical clues about the nature of dark matter.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
A Santa Ana event usually occurs during the cooler months, from late September to May and generally lasts just a couple of days, but on rare occasions can continue for up to a week.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025
His voice is low and soft, a piece of silk you might keep in a drawer and pull out only on rare occasions, just to feel it between your fingers.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
