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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Nor does Moshe appear a natural action director, as the setpieces here are just competently staged rather than harrowing, and overall tension goes slack on occasion. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 And, on occasion, other teams have countered Phillies’ blunders with their own sterling fundamentals. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Entertainment is available on occasion by the pool and always in the lounge on a set schedule. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Though the smell that it was once known for does resurface on occasion. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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