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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The actress is partial to loafers, pumps, sandals, and, on occasion, athletic sneakers. Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026 While Phillips would still love to play big shows on occasion and continue to release songs that fans love, his ambitions in music are no longer coming at the expense of the other, more personal aspects of his life. Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 Garner argued that commodity ETFs have already distorted price discovery on occasion. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Radishes and lotus root, miso soup, tempura shrimp, and Omadofu, or creamy tofu, made appearances, as did soba noodles, small pieces of mackerel, and, on occasion, wagyu beef for grilling on a hibachi. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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