seldom
Example Sentences
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Fellowship politics are seldom overt, and sometimes not even intentional.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
His events are small and seldom announced in advance.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Steyer’s work began at 5 a.m. in the office and he seldom took days off — he fretted he wouldn’t have time for a honeymoon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Paylor’s firm seldom participates in closed-end fund IPOs but is this time around.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
In the winter he seldom came because it took “more’n a day’s walkin’ and sleepin’ on the ground.”
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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Vocabulary lists containing seldom
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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