on occasion
phrase
: from time to time
He lives in the country, though he visits the city on occasion.
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At 76, the mod trendsetter continues to star in campaigns like a recent one for Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection and attends London Fashion Week on occasion.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
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“On occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20occasion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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