almost never

Example Sentences

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“I favored retail allocations over institutional allocations, which is almost never done.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion, he justified the high court’s decision, writing that “the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race.”

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The movie’s title refers to a key chain from a gift shop that Jeremy, who almost never speaks, presents to his younger sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

McGraths Flat stands out because it preserves features that are almost never seen.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Jeff almost never talked directly to George unless he had something really mean to say, but George wasn’t surprised to see them both there when she turned around.

From "George" by Alex Gino