once or twice
idiom
: one or two times : a very few times
We've eaten at that restaurant once or twice.
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The test, which was traditionally conducted once or twice a year for students ages 10 to 17, included drills like push-ups and the back-and-forth PACER running test.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
Make life easy and throw those reusable bags in the washing machine once or twice a month, washing them in cold on a gentle cycle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Because a physical exfoliator can be irritating for some people, experts generally recommend only using it once or twice a week to start, especially if your skin is sensitive.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 July 2025
Use these once or twice a week, or daily during flares.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
Make life easy and throw those reusable bags in the washing machine once or twice a month, washing them in cold on a gentle cycle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Because a physical exfoliator can be irritating for some people, experts generally recommend only using it once or twice a week to start, especially if your skin is sensitive.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 July 2025
Use these once or twice a week, or daily during flares.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
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“Once or twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20or%20twice. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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