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every now and then



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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

“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

"There was only a few gig every now and then and everything was really small, but now I've been able to be part of so many incredible experiences and meet so many new people."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

They come just every now and then and have meetings in a place back behind our chicken house.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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