now and again
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It’s not terrible to to do something upbeat every now and again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
That explains Monday’s action but with futures lower again early Tuesday, investors may want to glance at crypto trading every now and again today for clues on broader risk sentiment.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
But now and again Mr. Boyd has offered readers a satisfying spy novel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
After the race, Norris said: "Every now and again we make mistakes as a team. Today was one of them."
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
“Ay, he comes back,” said the landlord, “to his great friends, now and again, and gives the cold shoulder to the man that made him.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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