once in a while
Example Sentences
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"Maybe we'll try some spicy takes once in a while," she added.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Every once in a while a match comes along that reminds us all why football is referred to as the beautiful game.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Hence, whenever the agent pitched the idea to revive the book — “it would come up every once in a while, because she definitely needed income” — Butler dismissed her.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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
He listened at the door, but could hear nothing but a rhythmic breathing and, once in a while, a sleeping grunt.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
