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from time to time

ADVERB
now and then
Synonyms
WEAK
ever so often every now and then every once in a while infrequently not often now and again occasionally once and again once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

Example Sentences

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"We can all speed from time to time and it's that lack of attention that can cause accidents," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Dissents from bank presidents occur from time to time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"Like militia on land in China, they get called up from time to time for reserve service," Poling said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

That scenario still happens from time to time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

He calls from time to time and talks about coming out to try the Hundred Mile Wilderness again, though I don’t suppose he ever will.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson