From time to time

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adverb

Occasionally, or not regularly.

I visit my home town from time to time, to see my parents.
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Often appears as...

  • visit from time to time
  • happens from time to time
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Time Span

Refers to things happening periodically over the long term, not just once.

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She takes a solo trip from time to time to reconnect with herself.
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Not Predictable

Events occur without a set schedule or pattern, making them unpredictable.

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Meteor showers appear from time to time, without exact regularity.
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Variation

Used to express that there could be changes or differences in something occasionally.

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His opinions on the matter shift from time to time.
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