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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While nearly every state now has a medical parole law, they are rarely used, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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Don Thompson, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Federal officials are taking steps to pull the authorization for two rarely used synthetic food colorings -- Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B -- within the coming months.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
Cats rarely feature in these kinds of stories though and there is a reason for that.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Don Thompson, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Federal officials are taking steps to pull the authorization for two rarely used synthetic food colorings -- Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B -- within the coming months.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
Cats rarely feature in these kinds of stories though and there is a reason for that.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarely. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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rarely
adverb
rare·ly
ˈra(ə)r-lē 
ˈre(ə)r-
: not often : seldom
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