hardly ever
Example Sentences
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Sentiment drops as big as these hardly ever happen: Since 2000, which is how far back the data extends, these drops are at the 1.5th and 0.9th percentiles, respectively.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Capybaras could attack if threatened, though they hardly ever do.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Official documentation hardly ever matches the reality of how work is actually done.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
In one of the others, at Aston Villa, he had to go off at half-time, which was a shock in itself because Fernandes hardly ever misses a game.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
The gods hardly ever stopped by Camp Jupiter to say hello.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
