once in a while

Example Sentences

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Every once in a while, we review our past stock picks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Every once in a while you might have one,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

"A hug never goes amiss either. A decent cwtch once in a while helps a treat."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

My wife is from Austin and her favorite restaurant opened up a place in L.A., so we go there every once in a while for a nice meal.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

Ralph was an unusually smart mouse, something he had doubted only once in a while.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary