rarely

Example Sentences

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Every so often, she called the Arlington Police Department to request an update, but there was rarely much to share.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"We hear the loud sounds of interceptions, but we rarely see anything in the sky," Abdullah, a resident in his 60s, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A dirty little truth about “feel-good” hits, down to the catchiest ditty, is that they’re rarely a band or an artist’s best work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Autovol, another industry heavyweight, rarely has trouble getting coverage when it needs it, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

We spend our lives surrounded by all kinds of sounds that are unique to our environment, yet we rarely pay attention to them.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin