on occasion

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Synonyms of on occasionnext
: from time to time
He lives in the country, though he visits the city on occasion.

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The name has earned it a spot on the Pure Michigan website as a tourist destination, and bus tours visit on occasion. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The players have stopped counting hip and knee replacements, and over the years, the run has lost participants to injury, retirement and, on occasion, death. — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Luckily, that meant participating in therapy sessions on occasion and following Carly's meal plan. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 July 2026 When maximum occurs in a dark sky, as will be the case this year, this rich stream offers a crescendo in hourly rates averaging more than 50 members per hour, though double this rate has been seen on occasion. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on occasion

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“On occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20occasion. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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