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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Expanding on Harris’ short film of the same name, which was acquired by HBO Max following its festival run, Pure is a coming-of-age story set within the rarely depicted world of Black cotillion culture in suburban Maryland.
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Materials used in adhesive and wetness indicators are also rarely disclosed on packaging.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Expanding on Harris’ short film of the same name, which was acquired by HBO Max following its festival run, Pure is a coming-of-age story set within the rarely depicted world of Black cotillion culture in suburban Maryland.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Materials used in adhesive and wetness indicators are also rarely disclosed on packaging.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Most callers are asking how to apply to become a conscientious objector — a difficult, invasive and rarely used process.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarely. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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rarely
adverb
rare·ly
ˈra(ə)r-lē 
ˈre(ə)r-
: not often : seldom
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