once in a while
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Better yet, maybe call out something you admire once in a while.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“We’re going to go through some pain, and every once in a while, an industry has to go through a little bit of pain to reset,” Stack said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
But once in a while, as in Boyle Heights, things go blooey big time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Maybe we'll try some spicy takes once in a while," she added.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Every once in a while, I will hear that whistling sound.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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