on occasion
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Fortunately, at least on occasion these do reappear and give us some exciting new research opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
It means their campaign has been restricted, and on occasion rescued, by existing on moments.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The coast guard integrated more with the Chinese navy and receives support from China’s maritime militia, groups of fishermen who on occasion conduct missions for Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 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
His tongue hung from his mouth, but only on occasion, and he was not panting.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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