from time to time

Idioms  

1. Occasionally, once in a while. For example, From time to time we play bridge with the Carters. [Late 1300s] Also see at times; every now and then; once in a while.

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from time to time

Crawford also has to touch up the paint on the props from time to time, due to effects of the fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

There is the intermittent purr of generators, dogs barking, and, from time to time, the dry clack of domino tiles echoing in the street.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

"I come here from time to time with my friends whenever the weather gets too hot," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

This question about Social Security comes up from time to time.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Bobby looked at it from time to time, but contrary to reports that he had it perched on his bedside table, he kept it in the drawer, knowing that it was there, symbolically protective.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady