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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Looking at photos from each of the cities, it can sometimes be hard to tell where they are.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Some people frequently change jobs to rack up new skills and titles, a strategy sometimes referred to as “lily padding.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
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
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
I remember Mutti would sometimes hum along with her songs when we were listening to them.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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