seldom
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She and her two sisters have seldom lived in the same country since they were small, yet it is clear that they matter enormously to one another.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Families must meet significant costs or seek sponsorship to give their children a shot at advancing - creating a system that has seldom favoured those from less affluent households.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Fellowship politics are seldom overt, and sometimes not even intentional.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Olivier Rioux, who is 7-foot-9 yet seldom played at Florida, has committed to UC Irvine, he announced on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
As time went by his letters came more seldom.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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