1.   Even the occasional humor had a bite to it.

2.   For all that, poisonous snakes do prompt occasional humor.

3.   He spoke confidently, carefully and with occasional humor.

4.   He spoke with confidence, even occasional humor.

5.   Her conversation veers from tearful to joyful, with the occasional salty humor that seems at odds with her delicate mien.

6.   Kent said Tuesday he offers occasional humor from the bench.

7.   Occasional humor arises from the acting, since the only important casting requirement seems to have been an ability to look good in a loincloth.

8.   Written in a strong declarative style, full of anecdotes and occasional humor, the memoir conveys a sense of the historical significance of the events Mrs. Harlan witnessed.

9.   He laced his hours-long speech with scorn, sarcasm and occasional humor.

10.   So far, public reaction in the Euregio has been a mix of caution, enthusiasm and occasional humor.