Still, there were occasional signs that advocates of change need not wait for orders from the top.

Despite such occasional signs of mutual respect, the sisters have had their differences, perhaps none more so than in matters of family.

But over all, the campaign shows occasional signs of wear.

There were occasional signs of recent passage on the trail we followed, but we encountered no one.

But the Kensington student's living is at any rate insufficient, and he makes occasional signs of recognition towards the cosmic process.

With less than a week to go before New Hampshire's primary, the general has shown occasional signs of strain from his first political campaign.

And even in the center, where the relationship with the United States is still highly valued, there are occasional signs of unease.

Still, there were occasional signs that the polarization of the last three decades endures.

But people are grumbling, and there are still occasional signs of dissent.

At a time when the established labels wearily fall back on cheap and easy reissues, it is nice to find an occasional sign of life.