periodically
adverb
pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly
ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē 
1
: at regular intervals of time
2
: from time to time : frequently
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Despite those efforts, the pool still faced algae blooms and needed to be emptied out periodically to clean out algae, goose droppings and other detritus.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Actress and activist Marsai Martin (Black-ish) served as a host for the public viewing, periodically chatting with members of the crowd during breaks from the main program.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Training departments delivered courses, employees attended workshops, and professional development occurred periodically.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Actress and activist Marsai Martin (Black-ish) served as a host for the public viewing, periodically chatting with members of the crowd during breaks from the main program.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Training departments delivered courses, employees attended workshops, and professional development occurred periodically.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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