once in a while
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"Maybe we'll try some spicy takes once in a while," she added.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Every once in a while she will run across an item or article asking the question: “Whatever happened to Jane Kaczmarek?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Every once in a while, workers dressed in white with hats and masks inspect the process, alongside artificial-intelligence technology used for quality control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“Yes. That is my husband, George. Passed away four years ago. He pops in every once in a while to check on his garden. He’s waiting for me.”
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
