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.
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No, but talent of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s pedigree comes to market (if that truly is the case) so rarely, that such a possibility has to be prioritized.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Experience has shown us that lasting progress is rarely driven by a single bold move.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
But if the glamorous Cannes attendees have taught us anything, its that protocol rarely interferes with a powerful red carpet moment.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Handshakes and High Fives As the splitter rises in popularity, why do left-handers rarely throw the pitch?
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Experience has shown us that lasting progress is rarely driven by a single bold move.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
But if the glamorous Cannes attendees have taught us anything, its that protocol rarely interferes with a powerful red carpet moment.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Handshakes and High Fives As the splitter rises in popularity, why do left-handers rarely throw the pitch?
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarely. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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rarely
adverb
rare·ly
ˈra(ə)r-lē 
ˈre(ə)r-
: not often : seldom
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