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rarely

[rair-lee] / ˈrɛər li /


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But it doesn’t and the real victim of the indecision is Powell, who is rarely given a reaction to play.

From Los Angeles Times

The FDA rarely refuses to consider an application for a new drug or vaccine, but that’s what Dr. Prasad did last week in a move that shocked the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

In December, SL Green switched from monthly to quarterly payouts, a move that gives management more flexibility in managing cash—perhaps prudent, but rarely comforting for dividend-focused investors.

From Barron's

Markets move in cycles, and leadership rarely disappears.

From Barron's

For me, it’s rarely in a virtuous bowl.

From Salon