every now and

(every) now and again

Occasionally; sometimes. I don't travel often, but every now and again I just need to get away from the city. My mom has sweets now and again but mostly eats only healthy foods. Josh does stop by the store every now and again, but I haven't seen him lately.

See also: again, and, now

(every) now and then

Occasionally; sometimes. Josh does stop by the store every now and then, but I haven't seen him lately. I don't eat a lot of sweets, but every now and then I just need a piece of chocolate cake. I don't travel often, but now and then I just need to get away from the city.

See also: and, now

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every now and

then/again

From time to time; occasionally.

See also: and, every, now

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