not often
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In the show, Hamm’s ex-wife, played by actress Amanda Peet, is going through perimenopause, a life stage not often depicted on TV, and especially notable in a series that’s mainly about misbehaving men.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Reed was capable of this kind of transformation whenever he was inspired by greatness, which was often, though as any reviewer can attest, not often enough.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He pointed out that both companies are profitable, which is not often the case with meme stocks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Cubs are not often seen, as mothers usually keep them out of sight.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
‘There is no dream in here,’ he said, ‘except in the bottles. I has a special place to go for catching dreams. They is not often coming to Giant Country.’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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