on a periodic basis

collocation in English

meaningsofon,periodicandbasis

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on
preposition
uk
/ɒn/us
/ɑːn/
used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such ...
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periodic
adjective
uk
/ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪk/us
/ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪk/
happening repeatedly over a period ...
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basis
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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(Definition ofon,periodicandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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External pressure has forced the military junta to talk about democracy, and to return to the theme on aperiodicbasis.
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The returns already have to be made on aperiodicbasis.
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That voluntary arrangement could be on aperiodicbasis—annually, quarterly or monthly.
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It assumes that the rental market consists only of short-term lettings where the rent is paid on aperiodicbasis.
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I agree that an individual must be able to trigger a review—it would be unacceptable if they were not—but on aperiodicbasis.
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It is a long-standing principle that people receiving benefit have a responsibility to confirm their continuing entitlement on aperiodicbasis.
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In those circumstances, on aperiodicbasis, two days' notice would be given.
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They continue to report to the competent authorities on aperiodicbasis.
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The security of buildings is reviewed on aperiodicbasisand security arrangements in general are reviewed in the light of any emerging threats or serious incidents.
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Parliament approved that arrangement, and has also approved the renewal of immunity on aperiodicbasis.
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Ownership of houses and flats with such tenants lies clearly with the landlord, and the tenant is paying only for the right to occupy on aperiodicbasis.
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The lake colors vary on aperiodicbasis.
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From 1959 on, this mine operated only on aperiodicbasis.
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Released on aperiodicbasis, these editions feature creative interplay between word, image and book structure.
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Grading is timed for when a student is fully prepared rather than on aperiodicbasis.
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These meetings are organized on aperiodicbasisand are generally of an international and interdisciplinary nature.
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Night antishipping patrols were flown on aperiodicbasis.
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Such tribute would be collected only once, not on aperiodicbasis.
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