Examples of now and then in a Sentence
we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should
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The proximity of clotheslines, curtains, and building material to stovetops and kerosene lamps would, now and then, ignite blazes that swallowed entire homes, blocks, and families.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Every now and then, there's a need to wrap oneself in a blanket-like outfit just to make it past the door.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
Parmesan rinds tend to stick to the bottom of the pan, so stirring the broth every now and then helps mitigate this.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Have a glass of wine now and then.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Every now and then, there's a need to wrap oneself in a blanket-like outfit just to make it past the door.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
Parmesan rinds tend to stick to the bottom of the pan, so stirring the broth every now and then helps mitigate this.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Have a glass of wine now and then.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for now and then
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“Now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/now%20and%20then. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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