once in a while Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb now and then or here and there
on occasion; now and again; now and then; occasionally; at times; from time to time.
- he was arrogant and occasionally callous
- open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees
- they visit New York on occasion
- now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us
- as we drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention