rarely

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Others worked fewer but more complex matters that former prosecutors said Keenan rarely handled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Every so often, she called the Arlington Police Department to request an update, but there was rarely much to share.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A dirty little truth about “feel-good” hits, down to the catchiest ditty, is that they’re rarely a band or an artist’s best work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The thrice-married realtor and former television celebrity was raised Presbyterian and rarely attended religious services.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His voice had a guttural quality: it sounded rarely used.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell