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as in everywhere
in one place and another
an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there
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as in sometimes
on some occasions
she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there
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Recent Examples of here and there
Stunning, brilliant deviations from what has been…risky, edgy fresh perspectives being celebrated in big, official ways in perpetuity—not just for a spell here and there.
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Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
There are also some kid-friendly explosions etc. here and there, but nothing too crazy at all.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
In 2021, there were articles here and there about Syria: anniversary pieces.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
With roughly 74 percent of the population identifying as Asian — including more than 54 percent Chinese, as well as major Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese populations — Richmond isn’t just a place with Asian enclaves here and there.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
There are also some kid-friendly explosions etc. here and there, but nothing too crazy at all.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
In 2021, there were articles here and there about Syria: anniversary pieces.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
With roughly 74 percent of the population identifying as Asian — including more than 54 percent Chinese, as well as major Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese populations — Richmond isn’t just a place with Asian enclaves here and there.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and there
Adverb
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The kid friendly film opened this weekend in the United Kingdom and Ireland with $4 million but stumbled just about everywhere else.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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With snipers on rooftops, military vehicles on the streets and troops and cops everywhere, Trump was scheduled to meet with families of those killed and injured in the horrific New Year’s Day attack in NOLA.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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However, the affectionate gesture can sometimes be unsafe.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Even the best athletes bend the rules sometimes—which is pretty much what happened on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce‘s Super Bowl date.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, in that same category, HIP Health Maintenance Organization's reversal rate of about 38% impacted the next-highest number of grievances, totaling 1,794.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Two federal judges swiftly blocked an order seeking to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional, while about a dozen other lawsuits have been filed by civil rights groups, religious organizations and states.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Both teams are always there, though, and occasionally have exciting players.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The guitarist was in good spirits, but would occasionally toss out a trick question to test their depth of knowledge.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Here and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20there. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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