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Pronunciation: [ˈɛvɹɪ nˈa͡ʊ and ɐɡˈɛn] (IPA)

The phrase "every now and again" is commonly used to mean "occasionally" or "from time to time". There are a number of synonyms that can be used instead of "every now and again", depending on the context and the level of formality required. Some possible alternatives include "intermittently", "sporadically", "infrequently", "once in a while", "occasional", "now and then", "at intervals", "from time to time", and "off and on". Each of these phrases conveys a similar meaning to "every now and again" and can be easily interchanged to add variety or to fit the tone of the writing.
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Famous quotes with Every now and again

  • If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.
    Woody Allen
  • If you've got a lot of children, I think you let the other children bring them up more and you just sort of step in and do stuff like every now and again.
    Diane Cilento
  • A few of these interviews have gone slightly awry, because every now and again there has been the odd conflict of interest between interviews because of the Iron Maiden record, and I am a bit long-winded.
    Bruce Dickinson
  • God may not play dice but he enjoys a good round of Trivial Pursuit every now and again.
    Federico Fellini
  • Well, I think every now and again, some people deserve to get their butts chewed. every now and again some people deserve a pat on the back. What I try and do is compliment folk who deserve a compliment, and chew folks out who deserve to be chewed out.
    Judge Mills Lane

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