from time to time

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Recent Examples of from time to time Cole played benevolent librarian, popping in from time to time to show me things of interest. Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 According to the article, pacu are caught from time to time, so Estrada’s fish was not a first. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Powell also recommends reevaluating what’s in your bag from time to time to see what’s working and what may need to be replaced. Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 There’s nothing wrong with holding on to childhood and being a little immature from time to time. Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from time to time

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“From time to time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/from%20time%20to%20time. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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