seldom
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But the meaning and power of this particular clause has long been debated and seldom invoked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The trip marks a rare foreign visit for the crown prince, with Paris emphasising that he seldom leaves his home country other than for international summits.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The more Mitchell conjures joy and fear from thin air with the snap of his fingers, the more frustrating it becomes that audiences seldom get to experience summer fun at this caliber anymore.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Soda was seldom found in the house when I was little, making it a subject of fascination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
And when she did, it was seldom pleasant.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
Vocabulary lists containing seldom
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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