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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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Their defense is fast everywhere, and Vic Fangio probably is the best defensive coordinator there is.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Challenge yourself to reach out to your legislators and ask them to uphold the value of diversity and encourage equity and inclusion everywhere.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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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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However, the affectionate gesture can sometimes be unsafe.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Fort Knox is a Kentucky military installation about 40 miles south of Louisville, known for holding more than 147 million ounces of the U.S.' gold reserves.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, these workers lose almost $3,500 a year, or about 16% of their income, because of this persistent wage theft in the industry, the report said.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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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 22 Feb. 2025.
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