once or twice
idiom
: one or two times : a very few times
We've eaten at that restaurant once or twice.
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Back then, companies would release software maybe once or twice a year.
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Shahar Man, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Cook the stew until the meat is very tender, 2½ to 3 hours, stirring once or twice.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Start off with a small serving of beans once or twice a week, and gradually heighten the frequency or amount.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Caroline and Earl took trips to Europe, Alaska, Canada and many other U.S. states, and enjoyed going to Branson, Missouri, once or twice a year.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Shahar Man, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Cook the stew until the meat is very tender, 2½ to 3 hours, stirring once or twice.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Start off with a small serving of beans once or twice a week, and gradually heighten the frequency or amount.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Caroline and Earl took trips to Europe, Alaska, Canada and many other U.S. states, and enjoyed going to Branson, Missouri, once or twice a year.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Once or twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20or%20twice. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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