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Synonyms

on occasion

Idioms  

  1. From time to time, now and then, as in Nell has been known to eat meat on occasion. This usage, first in the form of upon occasion, replaced by occasion about 1600.

Example Sentences

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There likely will never be a meaningful public-policy discussion on this development, but it’s good to see the issue peek through on occasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

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

This is because prisoners can serve multiple sentences at the same time, although on occasion judges impose consecutive sentences which must be served at the end of their main jail term.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

My mother actually breaks down and buys these on occasion when her home remedies fail.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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