once in a while
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A question I used to hear once in a while has become one of the most common requests on my desk.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
It confused a lot of them, but every once in a while somebody would say something so we’re using those for promo spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Every once in a while a match comes along that reminds us all why football is referred to as the beautiful game.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Every once in a while, we review our past stock picks.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
It’s been happening frequently for as long as I can remember, but Ma tells me that these natural disasters only used to happen once in a while.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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