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rarely

[rair-lee] / ˈrɛər li /


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Income from investments can help, but it rarely plays the leading role in long term income growth.

From Science Daily

He rarely visits the State Department, which prepared for him one of its most historic offices: the high-ceiling, wood-paneled suite where Secretary of State George C. Marshall planned the reconstruction of Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

While it may suit highly minimal or architectural spaces, she says bright whites rarely create calm in real homes.

From BBC

Despite decades of study focused on fallen trees and soil damage, scientists had rarely searched for microscopic impact evidence.

From Science Daily

“I will be more than happy if the strong growth/high inflation outcome comes to pass, but when an outlook seems so obvious, it rarely works out that way.”

From Barron's