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How do you use seldom in English sentence?

"Seldom" means "not often" or "rarely." Here are some examples of how to use "seldom" in a sentence:

Simple Sentences:

* He seldom goes to the movies.

* We seldom see each other anymore.

* She seldom cooks at home.

More Complex Sentences:

* Seldom do we get to spend time together as a family.

* I seldom have time to relax and unwind.

* She seldom speaks about her past.

* The store seldom has what I'm looking for.

* He seldom makes a mistake.

Using "Seldom" in Negatives:

* I seldom do not forget my keys. (This is awkward and not idiomatic. You'd say "I rarely forget my keys".)

Remember:

* "Seldom" is usually used in negative contexts.

* It is often paired with adverbs like "very," "extremely," or "really."

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