twice

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."

"My sister earned a degree in psychology from the university. "

"Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time"

"The student practiced her poem for the recital all week. "

"The intensity of the music made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "