once in a while
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“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
Upgraded versions, trimmed with neon lights and set to actually let people win once in a while, are bringing life to malls in cities and suburbs across the U.S.,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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
"Maybe we'll try some spicy takes once in a while," she added.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
“I guess once in a while we all need a wake-up call from somebody who loves us.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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