once in a while

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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, we review our past stock picks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Every once in a while you might have one,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

And maybe once in a while she sees in her head my daddy running toward her on a half frozen lake.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson