from time to time
sometimes, but not regularly or very often

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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
We go to that restaurant from time to time.

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from time to time
adv. phr. Not often; not regularly; sometimes; occasionally; at one time and then again at another time.
Even though the Smiths have moved, we still see them from time to time.
Mother tries new recipes from time to time, but the children never like them.
Synonym: NOW AND THEN, AT TIMES, ONCE IN A WHILE.
Compare: BY FITS AND STARTS, OFF AND ON.

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