as in sometimes
on some occasions
we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should
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Changing your air filters regularly, keeping your vents clear of dust and debris, and getting a professional tune-up every now and then can make all the difference in your HVAC system’s performance and overall home heating.
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Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Sleep will vary from night to night and everyone has a bad night of sleep now and then, so adjust your expectations accordingly.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
Even the genius minds behind Heated Rivalry can make a mistake now and then.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Little bursts of dub delay flare without warning, kicking up dust devils; every now and then, the telltale sweep of the pitch-bend wheel flicks upward like a fast-rising tide and then, after a minute or two, falls back into place.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
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Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Sleep will vary from night to night and everyone has a bad night of sleep now and then, so adjust your expectations accordingly.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
Even the genius minds behind Heated Rivalry can make a mistake now and then.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Little bursts of dub delay flare without warning, kicking up dust devils; every now and then, the telltale sweep of the pitch-bend wheel flicks upward like a fast-rising tide and then, after a minute or two, falls back into place.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
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However, police are sometimes called by community members or federal agents to respond to immigration enforcement scenes to ensure the safety of the public or agents, police say.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Adamov, who sometimes spends long hours sheltering in the capsule, keeps a close eye on the devices from a short distance.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Revenue forecasts have occasionally fallen short of estimates, and some quarters’ subscription guidance has disappointed analysts, especially when Peloton opted to reallocate marketing funds towards product development instead of immediate subscriber growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the evenings the steppe sky is delicate, sometimes blue, occasionally pink, like a tongue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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