1
as in everywhere
in one place and another
an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there
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2
as in sometimes
on some occasions
she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there
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Recent Examples of here and there
Sometimes a member may have to miss a year here and there but for the most part, the group is complete.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Pops of light blue brighten the space here and there — furthering the aquatic feel.
—Jenna Thompson
july 28, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Very short walks here and there are better than no walks at all.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Not even a helmet, aside from Drake Maye pulling his on here and there for team periods.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Pops of light blue brighten the space here and there — furthering the aquatic feel.
—Jenna Thompson
july 28, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Very short walks here and there are better than no walks at all.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Not even a helmet, aside from Drake Maye pulling his on here and there for team periods.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and there
Adverb
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Book girlies everywhere breathed out a sigh of relief, and then squealed at the TV, as one of the quintessential Belly-Conrad moments from book 3 delivered everything and more.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Global experts warn that equity, not just evolution, is needed to ensure new developments reach everyone, everywhere.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Power Rangers uh, have fought monster bugs…sometimes?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The crash happened about 9 a.m. on northbound state Route 163, CHP spokesperson Officer Kimberly Gonzalez said in a news release.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, the company laid off about 25 percent of its staff, and Reinhart later disclosed that a penchant for investing in AI was part of the reason for those cuts.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The reactions from leaders and legislators worldwide — with the notable exception of those in Russia —occasionally expressed a measure of hope, but often disappointment too.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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He can be hurt and occasionally knocked down, but he’s only been finished once, which was by Rakhmonov in Round 3.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Here and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20there. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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