Example sentences of "once or [adv] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You-find that some of the hearties are doing the pilgrimage for the first time , and begin to limp quite early on ; , that some of the weeds have been on the pilgrimage once or even twice before — and finished . |
| 2 | Actually , I 've noticed that once or twice today . |
| 3 | Once or twice lately he 's mentioned the possibility that he might ‘ change his way of life ’ which could mean that he intended to get married , but with Francis it could equally mean that he was thinking of taking up golf or ludo . ’ |
| 4 | In fact , during my first days under Mr Farraday , I was once or twice quite astounded by some of the things he would say to me . |
| 5 | Practise the technique once or twice daily , but not within two hours after any meal , since the digestive processes seem to interfere with meditation . |
| 6 | If you consistently — and by that I mean once or twice daily — follow this waist plan you will feel and see a definite toning up of the whole line . |
| 7 | He said , ‘ Oh , once or twice maybe . |
| 8 | ‘ I visited it once or twice too often before you were born , ’ he said . |
| 9 | They had both met Conchis once or twice then , but not since the school had re-started in 1949 . |
| 10 | Brush with butter once or twice more before cooking . |
| 11 | Do this once or twice more before giving up on that remedy . |
| 12 | Their sensual lives consisted in picking up half-drunk girls in pubs and spending the night with them , perhaps only seeing them once or twice more , or never again . |
| 13 | Do this initial cultivation in early spring , and be ready to hoe or fork out weeds again once or twice more before planting or sowing in mid-spring , as weed seeds will germinate more readily when the soil is disturbed , and with the start of warmer weather . |
| 14 | Homer does not go overboard for the stereotype of the well-meaning , but stressed carer who may snap once or twice out of exasperation . |
| 15 | SAFFRON AND CURRANT BISCUITS 2 tbsp cream or milk generous pinch saffron strands 6oz/175g butter 2oz/50g icing sugar 6oz/175g self-raising flour 2oz/50g fine semolina 4oz/100g currants Put the cream or milk and the saffron into a saucepan , bring just to bubbling point and then leave to cool , stirring once or twice so that the saffron infuses well . |
| 16 | SAFFRON AND CURRANT BISCUITS 2 tbsp cream or milk generous pinch saffron strands 6oz/175g butter 2oz/50g icing sugar 6oz/175g self-raising flour 2oz/50g fine semolina 4oz/100g currants Put the cream or milk and the saffron into a saucepan , bring just to bubbling point and then leave to cool , stirring once or twice so that the saffron infuses well . |
| 17 | Ms Gallacher said that Ms McCarthy had tried ecstasy once or twice before but had never had a fit . |
| 18 | He had drawn his own face many times and Viola 's once or twice before . |
| 19 | I 'd tried it once or twice before , a coupla times when I was younger , but I was n't over keen on it because of the , y'know , just 'cos of the name it 'd got really , y'know , having to inject it and that . |
| 20 | We 've done this once or twice before , as I vividly recall . |
| 21 | It was funny , we sat in silence facing each other and I had a feeling I 've had once or twice before , of the most peculiar closeness to him — not love or attraction or sympathy in any way . |
| 22 | Dexter had met such relaxed optimism only once or twice before — either in evangelists or conmen . |
| 23 | I 've heard it once or twice before , but never so loud . ’ |
| 24 | I happened to have met Billy once or twice before . |
| 25 | It 's not emotional blackmail — but once or twice recently , I 've felt that I 've nearly bought it . |
| 26 | I 've met him once or twice recently . ’ |
| 27 | She had reminded herself that once or twice recently Miss Poraway had n't been able to come because of her nasal complaint , and Mrs Blackham , who was at least efficient , had taken her place . |