sometimes
Americanadverb
adverb
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now and then; from time to time; occasionally
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obsolete formerly; sometime
Etymology
Origin of sometimes
Example Sentences
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But sometimes the justices also put out a call for this complex to give them a reason to do something.
From Slate ● Aug. 16, 2026
The animals are most active at night and sometimes travel multiple miles to get from one body of water to another.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
By opting for their own construction, fans say they can avoid the hassle and cost of tracking down sometimes obscure items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Now aged 20, Isaak says he was sometimes "terrified" trying to strike up conversations, but the fact everyone was studying English together gave them common ground.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
“She went off on me the other day—about how sometimes my priorities are messed up.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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