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But every so often, a repair comes along that is so expensive it catches even the most seasoned homeowner off guard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the risk in the sector “keeps me awake every so often at night.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Thompson’s scheming newlywed manipulates the other characters with the confidence of a queen who controls all the pieces on the board, but every so often she simply has to flip the table over.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

"I talk to Lee every so often, we are good colleagues and have seen each other at a number of Uefa meetings," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

Mostly they just watched, but every so often Mr. Stokely would give me a little tip.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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