occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē 
: on occasion : now and then
dines out occasionally
We occasionally see deer in the field.
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Occasionally, things don't go as planned.
Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
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Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
The occasionally deep thinkers on the Grading The Week crew don’t mind coaches who refuse to stick to sports.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
And while ticks often prefer specific hosts, some other species that feed on dogs may also occasionally attach to humans.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
For lawmakers, businesspeople and occasionally world leaders, getting out on the links has been an important way to get close to him.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
-ē
: from time to time
occasionally goes to the movies
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