once or twice
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: one or two times : a very few times
We've eaten at that restaurant once or twice.
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Additional Tips For Maintaining A Dust-Free Home Both of our experts say that one of the best ways to maintain a dust-free home is to schedule routine maintenance at least once or twice a year.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
As someone who only washes once or twice, this is a little bit problematic for consistency, but the product does have a really nice silky texture that feels great on the scalp.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
New video game consoles tend to be a once or twice a decade event, and every release from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft tends to attract enormous attention.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
Additionally, consider doing a deep clean once or twice a year to get rid of any hard-to-remove dirt, debris, and staining left behind from regular use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
As someone who only washes once or twice, this is a little bit problematic for consistency, but the product does have a really nice silky texture that feels great on the scalp.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
New video game consoles tend to be a once or twice a decade event, and every release from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft tends to attract enormous attention.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
Additionally, consider doing a deep clean once or twice a year to get rid of any hard-to-remove dirt, debris, and staining left behind from regular use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Once or twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20or%20twice. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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