as in seldom
not often
summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Crossing genres of surrealism, horror, and comedy, the ABC series brought a level of cinematic artistry rarely seen on the small screen while keeping audiences hooked with its watershed season-long mystery.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
These regions offer exotic locations rarely seen in films and TV shows, as well as lower costs for labor and favorable exchange rates.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Swiss wines are rarely seen on lists stateside as production is low, prices are high and the Swiss themselves are very fond of their own wines.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Crossing genres of surrealism, horror, and comedy, the ABC series brought a level of cinematic artistry rarely seen on the small screen while keeping audiences hooked with its watershed season-long mystery.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
These regions offer exotic locations rarely seen in films and TV shows, as well as lower costs for labor and favorable exchange rates.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Swiss wines are rarely seen on lists stateside as production is low, prices are high and the Swiss themselves are very fond of their own wines.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarely. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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