hardly ever
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The challenge with translating that into international soccer is that Pochettino hardly ever sees his players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Capybaras could attack if threatened, though they hardly ever do.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
"But mainly, nobody cared," she said, adding: "I never get recognised in Ponty hardly ever."
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 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
My parents keep stuff there that they hardly ever need: holiday trim and spare parts for the machines.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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