While there was occasional abuse, most people agreed that over all, the children were generally better off than on the streets of big cities without proper food, clothing and shelter.

But when every misfortune is laid at the feet of a white majority, occasional abuses by individuals are perceived as racial oppression.

In addition to difficulty locating children, the Department also continues to note occasional abuses of the amparo system, as discussed in the "Notable Issues and Cases" section of this report.

But there are occasional abuses.

Their suppressive role and occasional abuse of force towards protesters or even school children has led to criticisms among human rights supporters.

It's quite another to zero in on the occasional abuse and call it the norm.

She answered Kate's occasional questions and tolerated the more than occasional abuse.

It does however, seem likely that working class wives were tolerant of occasional abuse, provided that husbands had what they considered 'just cause'.

Miles appears, at times, to dislike Warren, and subjects him to occasional homophobic abuse when angered.