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Synonyms

in a while

Idioms  

  1. Also, after a while. After a period of time, usually a moderately short time. For example, Go ahead, I'll be along in a while, or After a while we turned off the television and went for a walk. [c. 1300]

Example Sentences

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But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Of course, his film is a comedy, the darkest one in a while.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And for the first time in a while, I slept ’til morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s the first increase for Tesla in a while.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Once in a while, Sitti will come into my room and sing me a song.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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