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Examples of here and there in a Sentence
an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there
she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there
Recent Examples on the Web
No hidden cameras, just a little blur here and there for the cellulite.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Sometimes, caring for parents may just mean helping them with a few things here and there.
—David Rae, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
At the parking spot next door, Robert McClendon of Crown Point, Indiana, has been watching closely, sampling dishes here and there.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Unnecessary paintings, sculptures and installations by Vija Celmins, E.V. Day, Anish Kapoor and five others turn up here and there.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of here and there was
in the 14th century
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“Here and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20there. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
here and there
adverb
: in one place and another
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