Examples of rarely in a Sentence
She rarely talks about her past.
Rarely do we see this kind of weather in our area.
Only rarely is surgery necessary to treat this condition.
Recent Examples on the Web
Unlike squash bugs, assassin bugs are solitary critters, and they’re rarely seen in groups.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
While every prospect is evaluated beyond just his on-court talent, Bronny presents a hypothetical rarely seen in professional sports.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 27 June 2024
The show will feature 16 rarely seen and complete dinosaur specimens from the Southern Hemisphere.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2024
As of now, Hunter faces up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines, though first-time offenders rarely get the maximum sentence and often avoid jail time altogether.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
While every prospect is evaluated beyond just his on-court talent, Bronny presents a hypothetical rarely seen in professional sports.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 27 June 2024
The show will feature 16 rarely seen and complete dinosaur specimens from the Southern Hemisphere.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2024
As of now, Hunter faces up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines, though first-time offenders rarely get the maximum sentence and often avoid jail time altogether.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarely. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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rarely
adverb
rare·ly
ˈra(ə)r-lē 
ˈre(ə)r-
: not often : seldom
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