here and there
Example Sentences
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Many, perhaps most, of those sympathetic toward astrology would probably describe their relationship with it as “recreational”: they take a little advice here and there, but not seriously, and always balancing it with common sense.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
"The wind was picking up here and there," said Korda.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
There are small infusions of contemporary styles here and there, and one can’t help but wish for a few more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
In that time, Kavanagh has missed only a few days here and there.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Mabel Ren was a sparrow of a woman, flitting here and there the minute we arrived.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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