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"We keep in touch every now and then," the WHO chief told reporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“I know I’m pretty good at times, but you know, a bit of luck every now and then is helpful, too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He says he went from being a teenager who used steroid creams to manage his eczema "every now and then", to experiencing such horrific symptoms he had to drop out of university.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“If you want to fit oversized burgers into your healthy eating plan, enjoy them every now and then, and make sure to pair them with other good choices,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

She still shouts out “Thank you, Jesus” every now and then, but it doesn’t sound the same.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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