from time to time

phrase

: once in a while : occasionally

Examples of from time to time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each glanced from time to time at their rods, propped against the metal barrier that separated land from sea. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

The lineup will change from time to time and is meant to steer viewers toward the full bundle. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Besides working some games alongside Jackson on radio (WQAM 560), Amy Audibert will take on a new role as a sideline analyst, offering commentary from time to time during broadcasts. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Dragging deaths happen from time to time on the nation’s largest subway system. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for from time to time

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime