every now and then

Example Sentences

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“I know I’m pretty good at times, but you know, a bit of luck every now and then is helpful, too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

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

Mother began to talk again, and to smile, but every now and then I would catch her staring at the door to the roof, and I knew what she was thinking.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz