every now and then

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1. Also, every now and again; every once in a while; every so often. Occasionally, from time to time; also, periodically. For example, Every now and then I long for a piece of chocolate, or We take long walks every now and again, or Every once in a while he'll call, or Every so often she washes the car. The first term dates from the first half of the 1700s, the last from the mid-1900s. Also see from time to time; once in a while.

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every now and then

"Zendaya and I will, every now and then, watch Spider-Man 1 and reminisce about being 19 and making those movies again," he said.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

I like to go and frolic every now and then just to get out of my Valley bubble, but after Laveta I’d probably head home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

So I brought a soccer ball to set a lot, and just whatever space we’re in, we just kick a ball to each other every now and then.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

"We keep in touch every now and then," the WHO chief told reporters.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

I told him I had a pretty thick skin and, besides, what was a friend for if not to be blown up at every now and then.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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