ordinarily

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A reading of 53.3 would ordinarily be celebrated, especially after underperformance by manufacturers since the pandemic, but S&P Global Market Intelligence Economics Director Paul Smith said April’s number should be treated with caution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

After weeks of bombing and counter-strikes, focus has shifted to the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, which ordinarily carries around a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He said that performers who ordinarily would leap at the chance to play U.S. festivals are taking hard looks at the payoffs and risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

"Chimpanzees are sort of melodramatic," he said, explaining that following arguments there would ordinarily be "screaming and chasing" and then later, they would grooming and co-operating.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Herbalist, who ordinarily tended the sick, sat quietly in a rocking chair.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry