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
“Coke Zero, do I drink them once in a while? Yeah,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 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 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, I will hear that whistling sound.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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