once a year

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Born and raised in Bogotá, Delgado Lopera immigrated to Miami when he was 15, though he goes back to visit Colombia at least once a year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Do you think they will appreciate your presence in their lives if you show them you have $5,000 to give them once a year — or more often?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Though research is mixed, one highly referenced study from 1998 suggests that that men who donate blood just once a year have an 88 percent reduced risk for heart attack compared to non–blood donors.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

"They want from Ukraine a permit to hold their parade, so that they can go out onto the square safely for one hour once a year, and then go on killing," said Zelensky.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Tomás visited them once a year around Christmas, and Chase assumed he sent most of his money down south to them.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith