Extra and Once in a while

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Extra adverb - To a great degree.

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Once in a while and extra are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Once in a while" instead an adverb "Extra".

Once in a while adverb - Now and then or here and there.

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Extra and once in a while are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extra" instead an adverb phrase "Once in a while".

She came to Pontypandy to help conduct a series of drills, and later on came by once in a while to visit or when an extra hand was needed (similar to Chief Fire Officer Boyce in the later episodes).

Source: Western Animation / Fireman Sam
Demoted to Extra: Alex has largely stayed off the grid since the breakup, only appearing on Ryan's stream once in a while.

Source: Lets Play / Tipping Forties
Recurring Extra: There's a catguy and mermaid couple that show up once in a while.

Source: Manga / A Centaur's Life

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