on occasion

phrase

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

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Congressional committees on occasion have summoned tech company executives — sometimes with a friendly ear, but more often to berate them. — Darius Tahir, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Yet Djokovic is still good enough to compete with – and on occasion beat – the very best. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Michael Taaffe coming down to provide strong run support on occasion, against an elite rushing attack. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Other streaming services offer off-screen benefits, including Disney’s Disney+, which on occasion makes available access to products and services tied to its broader entertainment portfolio. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Sep. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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