once or twice
idiom
: one or two times : a very few times
We've eaten at that restaurant once or twice.
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Cleaning your refrigerator coils once or twice a year can create a noticeable difference in your energy bills.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
While Apple and Samsung release new mobile devices once or twice a year, AI models are constantly evolving — and are far less predictable than cyclical products.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Many people only visit their doctor once or twice a year, which may allow potential problems to go unnoticed and undiagnosed for months.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Stick to exfoliating just once or twice a week using a gentle formula.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
While Apple and Samsung release new mobile devices once or twice a year, AI models are constantly evolving — and are far less predictable than cyclical products.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Many people only visit their doctor once or twice a year, which may allow potential problems to go unnoticed and undiagnosed for months.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Stick to exfoliating just once or twice a week using a gentle formula.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
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“Once or twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20or%20twice. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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