a few times
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The mechanism has existed since at least the 19th century, but it has only been used a few times, usually in response to severe environmental destruction.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Our conversation veered back to that topic a few times anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We know Ebola. It's been here a few times, we know how to deal with it," government spokesperson Alan Kasujja told the BBC's Newsday programme.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Aftershocks rattle the area a few times an hour throughout the day.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
I’ve noticed that the same group of motorcycle riders comes to have coffee in the parking lot a few times a week, and they’ve started waving and saying good morning to me.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
