as in seldom
not often
summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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With a voice that summoned the angels, Callas was rarely given the autonomy to be her own person, but instead treated as vessel for the satisfaction of others.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
There is often a body count, but the cause of death is rarely recorded.
—Melody Schreiber, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Since these mega events rarely can be postponed or replayed, time is of the essence.
—Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Nutrition scientists at Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that eating at least five weekly servings of dark chocolate was associated with a 21 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes, compared to those who rarely or never ate chocolate.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
There is often a body count, but the cause of death is rarely recorded.
—Melody Schreiber, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Since these mega events rarely can be postponed or replayed, time is of the essence.
—Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Nutrition scientists at Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that eating at least five weekly servings of dark chocolate was associated with a 21 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes, compared to those who rarely or never ate chocolate.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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