rarely
Example Sentences
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Others worked fewer but more complex matters that former prosecutors said Keenan rarely handled.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
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
“We have to build up your stamina. Missions rarely follow a schedule, and you need to stay alert despite limited rest.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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