once or twice

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: one or two times : a very few times
We've eaten at that restaurant once or twice.

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Most experts recommend clarifying once or twice a month, depending on your product usage and scalp condition. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 Check cable news or social media just once or twice a day. Marc Brackett, Time, 21 Sep. 2025 While most winners have stayed in the spotlight (and even returned to DWTS once or twice), others have cha-cha'd off into quieter lives behind the scenes. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025 Wiping stainless steel surfaces once or twice a week with the DIY spray will help prevent grime from becoming stubborn and difficult to remove. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for once or twice

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“Once or twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20or%20twice. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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