now and then
Example Sentences
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“Every now and then as a songwriter, you’ll get lucky and you’ll write a song that is a hit,” Parton said during a performance that year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"Yesterday morning it was as calm as it is now, and then it all flared up again in the afternoon," Cereja warned.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
I like to go and frolic every now and then just to get out of my Valley bubble, but after Laveta I’d probably head home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
"I peaked a couple of times in this tournament, but every now and then I get a new peak," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Every now and then it starts to slow down, and I give it a little nudge with my hip to speed it up again.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
