seldom
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"Damon is superb, going to dark places seldom if ever explored in his previous roles," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
And though business seldom matched pre-pandemic levels, Fanara kept up his community philanthropy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Properties of this caliber, with such a rich legacy and expansive acreage, seldom become available.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
It seldom sees what problems had to be solved first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“It’s a girl. She very seldom cries,” she said, handing the baby to me, and as if to earn the compliment it immediately quietened down.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
Vocabulary lists containing seldom
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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