now and again
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But now and again he produces sentences, sometimes entire paragraphs, that make you sit up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
It’s not terrible to to do something upbeat every now and again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
That explains Monday’s action but with futures lower again early Tuesday, investors may want to glance at crypto trading every now and again today for clues on broader risk sentiment.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
But now and again Mr. Boyd has offered readers a satisfying spy novel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
And yet now and again, I hear at conclave the rare tale of a scythe coming face to face with an imposter and having to glean them.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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