every so often
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But every so often, that might just be the case.
From BBC
Most of the time the virus drifts along making minor changes and then every so often there is a sudden abrupt shift as the virus mutates substantially.
From BBC
My dad probably told me a lot on the phone from prison, but I could only talk to him every so often.
From Los Angeles Times
Streaming may have emptied theaters, but every so often a film breaks out, and crowds gather for the shared experience of something alive.
From Los Angeles Times
Some students have told Jarquin that they like to keep their cellphones on their desks so they can text their parents every so often and make sure they’re safe.
From Los Angeles Times
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