once in a way

English

Adverb

once in a way (not comparable)

1. Once in a while; occasionally; every now and then.
   • 1926, Hildegarde Hawthorne, Corsica, the Surprising Island, page 216:

     For the greater part of the time we were considerably above the sea, that took on a more vivid hue, more peacock freakings, for every yard we hung above it. Once in a way we got down to sea level, but only to mount again.