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once in awhile

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every once in a while adj.
every once in a while adv.

ADJECTIVE

every once in a while

Synonyms

WEAK

every now and then every so often from time to time infrequently irregularly now and again now and then occasionally once and again once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

ADVERB

every once in a while

Synonyms

WEAK

every now and then every so often from time to time infrequently irregularly now and again now and then occasionally once and again once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

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once in awhile

I stop in every once in awhile, not just to conjure up Proustian memories but because the no-frills menu — tacos, burritos, sopes, quesadillas, with menudo on Sundays — is still delicious.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2023

A nice juicy hamburger, fries and a drink is so much tastier and relaxing inside once in awhile.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023

Sure, it’s almost double the price at $6,199, but everyone needs to go full god mode in nature every once in awhile.

From The Verge ● Jul. 5, 2022

It happens, in fashion, every once in awhile, when a designer succeeds in rewriting the status quo.

From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2022

He’s even got a big pin that says “MY, YOU’RE UGLY,” and he wears that once in awhile.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel