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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Further, when algorithms are periodically strengthened to account for advances in cracking abilities, the process occurs automatically, with no interaction required.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The release further alleges members of the group periodically trained together at a local firearm range.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Fill the vase about one-third full with water, change the water every day and periodically trim about a half-inch of the bottom of the stems, farmers recommend.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Other than periodically changing its orientation as required for science observations, communications and power generation, MAVEN did not normally rotate, keeping its solar panels aimed toward the sun and its antenna pointed toward Earth.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The release further alleges members of the group periodically trained together at a local firearm range.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Fill the vase about one-third full with water, change the water every day and periodically trim about a half-inch of the bottom of the stems, farmers recommend.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Other than periodically changing its orientation as required for science observations, communications and power generation, MAVEN did not normally rotate, keeping its solar panels aimed toward the sun and its antenna pointed toward Earth.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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