every now and then

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That said, I don’t believe in astrology, but I still take a peek at my horoscope every now and then.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It needs only to “get lucky” every now and then to undermine the resolve and weaken the defense of the stronger party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Back in the day, Summers says, Hanukkah would pop up every now and then as a brief segment, but nobody would spend much time explaining what it was.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

“It’s been cruising along for a while, magnificently, and every now and then, the market just slams the brakes to make sure the passengers are still awake.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

Just every now and then, Ruth would allude to it.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro