once in a while
Example Sentences
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“We’re going to go through some pain, and every once in a while, an industry has to go through a little bit of pain to reset,” Stack said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
"Maybe we'll try some spicy takes once in a while," she added.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Ben Sasse: Thanks for letting me be a part of your page once in a while.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Every once in a while a match comes along that reminds us all why football is referred to as the beautiful game.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Every once in a while, the view out the window changed from woods, thick with pine trees and ferns and moss-covered rocks, to a wide-open view of the mountains stretching on forever in the distance.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
