here and there
adverb
1
: in one place and another
I've traveled here and there.
2
: from time to time
I help them out here and there.
Examples of here and there in a Sentence
an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there
she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there
Recent Examples on the Web
Algerian fans were sprinkled here and there in small pockets.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
The performers all seem to relish the opportunity to be physically abused, although some of them do express regret here and there.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Prime Day 2026 is here and there are tons of deals to take advantage of.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The hope is to fill the lots and spark new opportunities rather than just a few homes here and there.
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Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
The performers all seem to relish the opportunity to be physically abused, although some of them do express regret here and there.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Prime Day 2026 is here and there are tons of deals to take advantage of.
—
Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The hope is to fill the lots and spark new opportunities rather than just a few homes here and there.
—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for here and there
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“Here and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20there. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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