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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Bangladesh has periodically submitted films to the Oscars but has yet to secure a nomination in the international feature category.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
During the speech, however, Kemp periodically deviated from building up Astra to hurling insults at several of his competitors in the launch industry.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Other parts of the park might periodically close for safety reasons during construction, but for the most part, AJ Jolly Park's other facilities will stay open.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
During the speech, however, Kemp periodically deviated from building up Astra to hurling insults at several of his competitors in the launch industry.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Other parts of the park might periodically close for safety reasons during construction, but for the most part, AJ Jolly Park's other facilities will stay open.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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