Examples of once in a blue moon in a Sentence
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That’s what a great doc does every once in a blue moon: opens the public’s eyes to normalized atrocities and turns the tides toward a better future.
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Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 10 July 2024
Perhaps surprisingly, most super commuters aren’t those lucky few who only have to show face in the office once in a blue moon.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune Europe, 1 July 2024
There is much to be gained from indulging in the undefined every once in a blue moon.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
In the case of periodical cicadas, studying a phenomenon that occurs less than even once in a blue moon has challenges distinct from studying, say, a colony of ants.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 7 May 2024
From towel warmers to oversized sherpa hoodies, there’s a little something in here for people of all tastes — including that weird uncle who only shows up once in a blue moon.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
Generally, being late to take a dose once in a blue moon isn’t a cause for concern.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2023
These bristles can then stick to a grill surface, and every once in a blue moon a bristle can end up in someone's food—like inside a burger or a steak.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
What’s even better is that this isn’t something that happens once in a blue moon—many shows, including ones like The Simpsons and Family Guy, frequently have guest appearances from celebrities, ranging from top Hollywood actors and award-winning singers to hilarious late-night talk show hosts.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 16 June 2023
Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 10 July 2024
Perhaps surprisingly, most super commuters aren’t those lucky few who only have to show face in the office once in a blue moon.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune Europe, 1 July 2024
There is much to be gained from indulging in the undefined every once in a blue moon.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
In the case of periodical cicadas, studying a phenomenon that occurs less than even once in a blue moon has challenges distinct from studying, say, a colony of ants.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 7 May 2024
From towel warmers to oversized sherpa hoodies, there’s a little something in here for people of all tastes — including that weird uncle who only shows up once in a blue moon.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
Generally, being late to take a dose once in a blue moon isn’t a cause for concern.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2023
These bristles can then stick to a grill surface, and every once in a blue moon a bristle can end up in someone's food—like inside a burger or a steak.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
What’s even better is that this isn’t something that happens once in a blue moon—many shows, including ones like The Simpsons and Family Guy, frequently have guest appearances from celebrities, ranging from top Hollywood actors and award-winning singers to hilarious late-night talk show hosts.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 16 June 2023
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