not often
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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
Reed was capable of this kind of transformation whenever he was inspired by greatness, which was often, though as any reviewer can attest, not often enough.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
It's not often BBC Radio 1 come to the Scrum V desk looking for help lining up a guest.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
He pointed out that both companies are profitable, which is not often the case with meme stocks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Eating did not seem to be a part of this existence in the steel box, and I did not often think about it.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
