every once in a while

idiom

: sometimes but not often : from time to time : occasionally

We still see each other every once in a while.

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People who experience mild insomnia every once in a while might benefit from trying dietary sources of melatonin instead, according to Tallavajhula. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024 Switching up the incline between 0 and 1 percent every half-mile, or throwing in a few quick one-minute faster surges every once in a while can help break up the monotony without amping up the intensity too much. —

Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024 The idea centers around low-propensity voters who only cast ballots in presidential elections every once in a while. —

Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024 Who doesn’t need a little vacation every once in a while? —

Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for every once in a while

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