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"We keep in touch every now and then," the WHO chief told reporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

So every now and then he’d send a funny GIF to lighten the mood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“If you want to fit oversized burgers into your healthy eating plan, enjoy them every now and then, and make sure to pair them with other good choices,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

"There was only a few gig every now and then and everything was really small, but now I've been able to be part of so many incredible experiences and meet so many new people."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Ron did not answer; he was too busy unwrapping presents, every now and then letting out an exclamation of pleasure.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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