every now and then
Example Sentences
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"We keep in touch every now and then," the WHO chief told reporters.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
So every now and then he’d send a funny GIF to lighten the mood.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
As they gobbled up the last of the sugary treat, they watched the busy streets filled with pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, bicyclists, and every now and then a fancy automobile from the rich part of town.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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