ordinarily
Example Sentences
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Choreographer Annie-B Parson’s dancers eloquently, if ordinarily, escort Tristan and Isolde to the other side, leaving their egos behind.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
But he queried whether authorities would ordinarily have a duty to keep victims and their families informed if an offender "misbehaved in prison".
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
“Loss,” as even the government admitted, “is ordinarily understood to capture unintentional conduct,” the justice wrote.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026
Alito, whose appreciation for private jet travel is well-established, would ordinarily be due at his day job.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
Sometimes fear can make even the nicest kids say and do things they wouldn't ordinarily say or do.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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