blue moon
Example Sentences
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Wright: Every blue moon, they would be in a good mood.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025
Once in a blue moon, a person is willing to do the hard internal work that leads to real, sustainable change.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025
Every once in a blue moon, our youngest daughter Amma has a Sunday soccer game; in that case, you’ll find me on the sidelines at her game.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024
If there are four, the third full moon is then given the status of a blue moon.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024
Once in a blue moon, I’ve seen my mother try something similar, but not often.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
