not often
Example Sentences
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To be generous: That advice was not often heeded.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
Fery says that might have been for the best, because it did not create any extra nerves, although he does not often come across as a player who feels the burden of expectation.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
In the show, Hamm’s ex-wife, played by actress Amanda Peet, is going through perimenopause, a life stage not often depicted on TV, and especially notable in a series that’s mainly about misbehaving men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
It’s not often that the southwest San Fernando Valley has a City Council seat that’s completely up for grabs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
It's not often we get the likes of yourself passing through Moscombe.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
