seldom
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He seldom checks his phone and admits he’s not good at returning texts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 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
Audiences seldom get to experience summer fun at this caliber anymore.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
This study found the opposite to be true: Playing hard to get with a hiring team seldom pays off, especially in an increasingly competitive job market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
A motley group still fills the hall: glittering Seelie and terrifying Unseelie; the wild fey that seldom leave their hills, rivers, or grave mounds; goblins and hags; pixies and phookas.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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