Meaning of on occasion in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    on occasion

    Definitions

    1. now and then or here and there

    Examples

    • « he was arrogant and occasionally callous »
    • « open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees »
    • « they visit New York on occasion »
    • « now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us »

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