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seldom

[sel-duhm] / ˈsɛl dəm /


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But Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson suggests a lot of these concerns are already baked into today’s market price, which is why it seldom pays to wait too long to get involved.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

There is a further step, seldom discussed but increasingly plausible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Never mind that children seldom have meaningful choice but to comply with caregivers’ demands and may be in therapy not to pursue their goals but due to external pressures.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Duvall seldom played leading men, but Mac Sledge, in “Tender Mercies,” was a notable breakthrough.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

He said nothing: seldom do those who are silent make mistakes.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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