every once in a while
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: sometimes but not often : from time to time : occasionally
We still see each other every once in a while.
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But every once in a while, a recipe comes along that changes that opinion.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Clean the nozzle every once in a while to remove dirt deposits.
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Taking Benadryl every once in a while is most likely safe.
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Shoe trends may come and go, but every once in a while, a brand stands the test of time — and Birkenstock is one of those rare legends.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Clean the nozzle every once in a while to remove dirt deposits.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Taking Benadryl every once in a while is most likely safe.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Shoe trends may come and go, but every once in a while, a brand stands the test of time — and Birkenstock is one of those rare legends.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Every once in a while.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20once%20in%20a%20while. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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