Examples of once in a blue moon in a Sentence
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From towel warmers to oversized sherpa hoodies, there’s a little something in here for people of all tastes — including that weird uncle who only shows up once in a blue moon.
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Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
Generally, being late to take a dose once in a blue moon isn’t a cause for concern.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2023
These bristles can then stick to a grill surface, and every once in a blue moon a bristle can end up in someone's food—like inside a burger or a steak.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
What’s even better is that this isn’t something that happens once in a blue moon—many shows, including ones like The Simpsons and Family Guy, frequently have guest appearances from celebrities, ranging from top Hollywood actors and award-winning singers to hilarious late-night talk show hosts.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 16 June 2023
Good stories come from good reporters with good sources working for good organizations—though every once in a blue moon, a good story comes from a bad reporter working for a bad newspaper or TV network.
—Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Sep. 2020
For instance, there’s an increase in those who search daily rather than logging in once in a blue moon, Pollak said.
—Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Nov. 2022
Even the ones who only cash in on their vacation days every once in a blue moon.
—Caroline Lupini, USA TODAY, 25 June 2021
Growing up near Houston meant snow was a luxury afforded once in a blue moon.
—Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 21 Nov. 2020
Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
Generally, being late to take a dose once in a blue moon isn’t a cause for concern.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2023
These bristles can then stick to a grill surface, and every once in a blue moon a bristle can end up in someone's food—like inside a burger or a steak.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
What’s even better is that this isn’t something that happens once in a blue moon—many shows, including ones like The Simpsons and Family Guy, frequently have guest appearances from celebrities, ranging from top Hollywood actors and award-winning singers to hilarious late-night talk show hosts.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 16 June 2023
Good stories come from good reporters with good sources working for good organizations—though every once in a blue moon, a good story comes from a bad reporter working for a bad newspaper or TV network.
—Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Sep. 2020
For instance, there’s an increase in those who search daily rather than logging in once in a blue moon, Pollak said.
—Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Nov. 2022
Even the ones who only cash in on their vacation days every once in a blue moon.
—Caroline Lupini, USA TODAY, 25 June 2021
Growing up near Houston meant snow was a luxury afforded once in a blue moon.
—Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 21 Nov. 2020
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