every now and then
Example Sentences
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So I brought a soccer ball to set a lot, and just whatever space we’re in, we just kick a ball to each other every now and then.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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
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
“And see, doing it on purpose every now and then helped us today—my dad didn’t really even ask why the system needed to be stopped. He just thought it was me making trouble again.”
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
