a few times
Example Sentences
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Elias said he tried to call his brother a few times to get his attention before considering filing a missing persons report.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
This has happened a few times since the war began almost six weeks ago.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
He took me to dinner a few times in his snappy red Porsche, then invited me to join him for a weekend in Yosemite National Park.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
It doesn’t matter if you live on the road or travel a few times a year, you’ve all got thoughts on things hotels could do better.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
I’ve rehearsed how this conversation would go a few times, but now I’m second-guessing myself again.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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