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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That means simply allowing some degree of diversity within a system can sometimes provide an advantage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Another worker there, Malcolm Mosely, said his family sometimes brings up the politics of data centers, but he tries not to focus on it: “I just come here to do my job.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
He showed me that a costume could tell a story, create a sense of wonder and sometimes even make you laugh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
"There are lots of things we can learn and sometimes this year we may take those hits, it's a reality for teams that get to the Premier League," added Lampard.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
She pulls steadily, sometimes swimming, sometimes stepping on rocks or shallow, gravelly soil.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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