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rarely

[rair-lee] / ˈrɛər li /


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Rarely did her expression stray from a furrowed brow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Rarely can one film feel so observant of how our memories of a person and a time can change in the space between loving them and losing them.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Rarely has one person so dominated the fashion stakes, with a specially made silvery Jacquemus bustier dress on opening night, followed by an enormous hot pink Barbie ballgown by edgy French-Canadian fashion label Matieres Fecales.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Rarely, endometriosis is found in areas outside the pelvis, such as in the chest.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Rarely did he write anything of substance, as if only the most superficial news was suitable for her.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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