every now and then
Example Sentences
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We still meet up every now and then.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
That said, I don’t believe in astrology, but I still take a peek at my horoscope every now and then.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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
Then all becomes quiet in the big room—only the candles flickering from the necks of a couple of bottles and the artilleryman spitting every now and then.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
