sometimes

Example Sentences

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"I guess sometimes you have to build up to trust someone about something, so it depends," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Whether driven by survival needs, conflict, or both, this behavior reveals a complex and sometimes brutal side of Neanderthal life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

While EDM has emerged over the years as a dominant force, comprising nearly 45% of this year’s lineup, artists from the sometimes polarizing dubstep/riddim scene are rarely given such a prominent platform.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

We’re so busy down here bickering that we sometimes neglect to look up and consider how much we can accomplish when we are at our best.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The same Parker, who is also a line cook who smells like onions sometimes, and the second-best debater in Munising, Michigan.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith