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Throughout history, he added, the Christian mission “has not infrequently been distorted by a desire for domination, entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"We see children with complaints of depression and anxiety from the ages of six onwards not infrequently," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He spoke of his past infrequently, but would answer when asked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

The five-time Wimbledon winner and two-time US Open champion has played infrequently in recent seasons.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

At first Eliot found Mrs. Sen’s anxiety incomprehensible; his mother had a p.o. box in town, and she collected mail so infrequently that once their electricity was cut off for three days.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri