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every now and then

ADVERB
occasionally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
every so often now and again now and then
WEAK
ever so often every once in a while from time to time once and again once in a while sometimes

Example Sentences

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"We keep in touch every now and then," the WHO chief told reporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

It needs only to “get lucky” every now and then to undermine the resolve and weaken the defense of the stronger party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“If you want to fit oversized burgers into your healthy eating plan, enjoy them every now and then, and make sure to pair them with other good choices,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

"There was only a few gig every now and then and everything was really small, but now I've been able to be part of so many incredible experiences and meet so many new people."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

They need water and soap to wash with every now and then, or else they have to struggle with parasites and diseases.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein