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from time to time

irregularly; now and then; occasionally; sometimes; not predictably. From time to time, I like to go fishing instead of going to work. Bob visits us at our house from time to time.

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from time to time

sometimes He has been bothered from time to time by pain in his back.

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from time to time

if something happens or is done from time to time, it happens or is done sometimes, but not regularly From time to time we heard a rumble of thunder. We cycle into town from time to time.

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from time to time

Occasionally, once in a while. For example, From time to time we play bridge with the Carters. [Late 1300s] Also see at times; every now and then; once in a while.

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from time to time

Once in a while; at intervals.

See also: time