once or twice

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: one or two times : a very few times

We've eaten at that restaurant once or twice.

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Use it once or twice daily, massaging into lips with your finger. —

Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024 Researchers also note that writing in a gratitude journal once or twice a week is better for your well-being than doing it every day. —

Sigal Samuel, Vox, 25 Nov. 2024 Missing a day won't derail your success: Hitting this goal once or twice weekly can still lead to significant health benefits.2 One large-scale study of adults under 60 found an association between walking 4-5 miles daily and a reduced risk of premature death. —

Carley Millhone, Health, 25 Nov. 2024 An over-the-road truck driver might connect and disconnect a trailer once or twice a day. —

Richard Bishop, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for once or twice

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