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from time to time



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"I come here from time to time with my friends whenever the weather gets too hot," he said.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

"People have got used to us delivering with a high success rate but we have to accept we will fail from time to time," Soriot said on a media call Monday.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

I do experience some manic phases from time to time, where I can’t stop doing things like painting or writing songs.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

As happens from time to time to this day, Jefferson also began to have doubts about the capabilities of the everyday Americans in whom he, Adams and other revolutionary leaders had placed so much confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Even with me, though, she could become rather obstinate from time to time, especially when it came to eating the food that I put in front of her.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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