ordinarily

Example Sentences

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“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

I am not someone who ordinarily cares anything about Carey, but she was marvelous in this context.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

"You hear him talking about things you wouldn't ordinarily consider, or even see, when you're walking down the street – but he puts a pinpoint accuracy on it that's impossible to ignore."

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Boaz didn’t think they were ordinarily open this late, but when they reached the awning, they found the lights still on.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny