blue moon
Example Sentences
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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
Tuesday’s moon follows the Aug. 19 super blue moon.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024
Monday’s super blue moon will kick off four consecutive supermoons this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024
Despite being called a blue moon, the moon doesn't actually turn blue.
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
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