on occasion
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Police and army vehicles are parked outside and on occasion personnel can be seen from a private military firm which AFP was unable to identify.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
And so we set off down the aisle, and the branches hit the side mirrors, and, on occasion, scratched the door.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
He rarely leaves the building, according to people who know him, on occasion inviting friends to his office for dinner at 11:30 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
And on occasion, Bayern looked to funnel Madrid down their right.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
He still enjoyed fried shrimp on occasion, but he took his medications diligently.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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