hardly ever
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I used to go out a lot but now I hardly ever go out because I'm scared what man is going to approach me next.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
There are more than a few Amazon users who hardly ever set foot in a physical store.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Capybaras could attack if threatened, though they hardly ever do.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
I hardly ever find really good antiquing things there, because those are at antique stores and they’re usually pretty pricey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
The trees were so thick that we hardly ever got views, and when we did get views it was of infinite hills covered in more trees.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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