The coastal plain, known as the Tihāmah, is virtually nonexistent in the north, except for occasional wadi deltas, but it widens slightly toward the south.
Cercariae, most of which were collected by dissection, lay in contact with the surface film of water, where they were mostly inactive except for occasional tail twitching.
Except for occasional birdsong, it's eerily quiet.
The island is uninhabited except for occasional biological research teams.
Except for occasional laps in an exercise pen, they remained in the cell around the clock.
Except for occasional humorous barbs, Ali's white opponents were treated with dignity and respect.
Except for occasional weekends, they would be apart for another six months.
But except for occasional asides to an assistant, my surgeon spoke only with me.
No scenery was used, except for occasional emblematic devices such as a throne or a bed.
Mr. Hartford gradually fell out of the news except for occasional sensational stories about his personal life.
-- decided to reopen a building it had not used for almost a dozen years, except for occasional storage.
