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blue moon

[bloo moon] / ˈblu ˈmun /
NOUN
long period of time
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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

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

It's a phenomenon - or, to use Chappell's terminology, a Femininomenon - that only occurs once in a blue moon.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2024

Now, celestial enthusiasts can look forward to seeing a super blue moon this week starting Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2024

Oh, I get it—it’s rare, like once in a blue moon.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander




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