once or twice

phrase

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

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Roast, tossing once or twice, until chiles and peppers are browned and collapsing and tomatillos are tender, 30–40 minutes. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 Some of Chung’s patients use retinol nightly, while others apply it once or twice a week. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping once or twice. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 In contrast, participants who kept training just once or twice a week managed to hold onto a significant portion of their blood pressure reductions. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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