Ever
Ever adverb - On every relevant occasion.
Usage example: the boy and his ever present dog were a common sight around the village
Rarely
Rarely adverb - Not often.
Usage example: summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
Both words in one sentence
- For example, Warrick Brown in CSI rarely or ever discusses race issues.
Source: Analysis / Token Minority -
Everyone but Garcia can shoot well and know how to handle themselves in a crisis situation, and rarely if ever miss anything.
Source: Series / Criminal Minds - Their other albums, on the other hand, are rarely, if ever mentioned on similar lists.
Source: First Installment Wins
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