now and then

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Recent Examples of now and then That bank is no longer just parents feeling compelled to help their children out financially every now and then. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025 Every now and then, however, a pitcher gets an even better ligament the second time around. Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Our obsession with stars truly knows no bounds, with even A-listers queening out every now and then. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025 The analyst projected a $50 billion gross merchandise value, or GMV, opportunity for agentic commerce by 2030, with roughly 30% growth annually between now and then. Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for now and then
Recent Examples of Synonyms for now and then
Adverb
  • But, as history tells us, sometimes, the revolution begins in the second city.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Saying nothing at all, and just looking at the other person in silence, can sometimes be the most effective method of shutting down aggressiveness or rudeness.
    Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Adverb
  • Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have occasionally spilled over into NATO nations like Poland and Romania, which border Ukraine.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Many expressions also exhibit delicate floral notes, reminiscent of white blossoms, and occasionally a faint almond or herbal edge.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

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“Now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now%20and%20then. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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