on occasion
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A spokesperson for Colmore and Southside Business Improvement Districts said wardens had, on occasion, witnessed groups of riders while carrying out patrols and had shared information with relevant agencies where appropriate.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
These are two of the most talented players on the men’s tour—Shelton’s the 4th seed in New York; Tiafoe’s 10th—with a level that can vary on occasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Fortunately, at least on occasion these do reappear and give us some exciting new research opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Few would dispute that on average or even at the median, males may be bigger and more powerful than females, or that in certain contact sports the difference may be telling and on occasion dangerous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
It had been padlocked and on occasion patrolled by Abel Martinson, who kept the key in his pocket.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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