every so often
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But every so often the teams we loved, formations we favoured and cult players we came to rely on spring up in nostalgia-fuelled conversation.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
But every so often, a repair comes along that is so expensive it catches even the most seasoned homeowner off guard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the risk in the sector “keeps me awake every so often at night.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
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 • Oct. 5, 2025
The sky to the southwest burns pink, and every so often there’s a break in the mist, leaving a stained-glass reflection on the surface of the lake.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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