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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
from time to time

without a fixed schedule or pattern

Ex: I like to visit my hometown from time to time to catch up with old friends. 
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in time
in time
[Adverb]

without being late or delayed

Ex: Please ensure you arrive in time for the meeting. 
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one at a time

in a sequential manner, one after the other

Ex: Please enter the room one at a time to avoid crowding. 
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at last
at last
[Adverb]

in the end or after a lot of waiting

Ex: I've finished my essay at last! 
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at once
at once
[Adverb]

immediately or without delay

Ex: He addressed the issue at once to prevent further complications. 
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decade
decade
[noun]

ten years of time

Ex: It's been a decade since I last visited my hometown. 
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irregular
irregular
[Adjective]

lacking consistency, especially in occurrence or activity

Ex: Irregular employment often leads to financial instability due to unpredictable work hours. 
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all along
all along
[Adverb]

from the beginning or continuously throughout a period of time

Ex: She knew the answer all along but chose not to reveal it until now. 
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all of a sudden

in an unexpected or abrupt manner

Ex: All of a sudden, the storm rolled in, darkening the sky. 
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to go by
to go by
[Verb]

to pass a certain point in time

Ex: The hours go by quickly when you're having fun. 
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to [pass] the time

to do something to make a period of waiting or inactivity feel shorter

Ex: We played cards to pass the time. 
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