once in a while
Example Sentences
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Every once in a while a character will attempt to explain things, addressing questions you might have.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
A question I used to hear once in a while has become one of the most common requests on my desk.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
"Maybe we'll try some spicy takes once in a while," she added.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
As it only comes along once in a while, it is where we get the phrase "once in a Blue Moon" from.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
“He comes around every once in a while and visits with me.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
