How to Use once or twice in a Sentence

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Definition of once or twicenext
  • Need to tow a Hobie Cat to the lake once or twice a year?
    — Kyle Hyatt, Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024
  • For a sweet treat once or twice a week, doves can eat a fresh piece of fruit!
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The 51-year-old man said he’s been out only once or twice since he was robbed.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Send a quick note every few months, even just once or twice a year.
    — Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
  • Dosage Most drops will require you to use them once or twice per day.
    — Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Boil a medium-size pot of water once or twice per week, and pour down and around the drain.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 July 2023
  • The brand recommends using the cleanser once or twice a day.
    — Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • So keep them sparkling by washing them once or twice per year.
    — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
  • So not many frequent the arena more than once or twice.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Even with the best guards, gutters may need to be cleaned once or twice a year and may require the removal of the guards.
    — Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Body scrubs are a bit more abrasive and should be used once or twice per week, Dr. Jeffy says.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 18 July 2023
  • Scrape down the sides once or twice to make sure the butter is fully blended with the sugar.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Her adult children often come to help too, around once or twice a week.
    — Grace Noble, Dallas News, 11 July 2023
  • Smith still practices with Sherard once or twice a week.
    — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Such storms may occur in your area only once or twice per year.
    — Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
  • But there have been, once or twice, a few who have said it in a way that was not as empathetic.
    — Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Try to keep the impulsive power of Aries down a bit and maybe think once or twice about your impulse.
    — Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2023
  • At one point, the chef recalls dining there once or twice a month, always on a Tuesday when the Inn was closed.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 10 May 2023
  • Begin by taking a small amount, such as 10-20 milligrams (mg), once or twice a day.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
  • On the other hand, once or twice a year, a team will do either Thursday or Friday.
    — Evan Dudley, al, 24 July 2023
  • Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that Hedges will catch once or twice a week and spell Garver for the time being.
    — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Not once or twice a year; some actual packages for games.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Some people have heard the album once or twice, others thousands of times.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Just shake 1-2 times, apply 2-3 drops once or twice daily, and watch your skin transform.
    — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
  • But even getting the chance to skate once or twice a year in Tennessee is a treat, Mr. Senatore said.
    — Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Thereafter, during the dry times, water once or twice a week just to keep the planting healthy and vigorous.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Flies evolved the fluids at least three times, cockroaches once or twice, spiders have gotten in on it, and even male ants did the same.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2024
  • After five hours in the cold, my face didn’t feel dry at all and the coverage held up even after blotting once or twice.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 19 Jan. 2024
  • No one knows if either one survived, but once or twice the manuscript seemed to be on the verge of resurfacing.
    — Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Merlin, like Hill, has customers once or twice a week who will take meetings on their phone while getting a trim.
    — Austin Fuller, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2023

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