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Discover LudwigThe phrase "were seldom" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something happens infrequently or rarely in the past.
Example: "In those days, we were seldom able to find a quiet place to study."
Alternatives: "were rarely" or "were infrequently".
Dictionary
were seldom
adverb
Infrequently, rarely.
Exact(60)
Clary's spirits were seldom dimmed.
First plays were seldom performed.
Guy's jobs were seldom nearby.
But the results were seldom masculine.
Requests for such assistance were seldom refused.
They were seldom disappointed – until now.
They were seldom subjects of discussion here.
England were seldom as composed as this.
The forms he used were seldom functional.
Space was frequently decentralized; groups were seldom symmetrical.
Thereafter, they were seldom separated until Yehudi's death.
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