Examples of sometimes in a Sentence
Adverb
His jokes are funny, but sometimes he goes too far.
Sometimes I take the bus to work.
We all make mistakes sometimes.
She works nine hours a day, sometimes more than that.
The word is sometimes used figuratively.
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Sometimes students are grouped together based on skill level, and sometimes based on their interests, Lopez said.
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Adverb
Celebrated for its complex aroma, the tonka bean is often described as a sweet blend of cinnamon, clove, almond, vanilla, and caramel, sometimes with hints of cherry or freshly cut hay.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2025
Many major retailers officially roll out their Cyber Monday deals on Sunday evening to get a head start, with exclusive access sometimes given to loyalty program members even earlier.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 15 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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—William D. Cohan, vanityfair.com, 31 July 2017
Sometimes students are grouped together based on skill level, and sometimes based on their interests, Lopez said.
—Lee V. Gaines, chicagotribune.com, 30 June 2017
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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sometimes. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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