What are some synonyms for "not always"?

Question

I need to replace the phrase in the sentence "However, in the story A Mother in Mannville, author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings shows that such needs are not always fulfilled through the experiences..." Yes, it is my writing. But unfortunately, I am not allowed to use the phrase.

Answer 1

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sometimes, often.

Answer 2

rarely, scarecly, harldy

I think any of those would work.

Answer 3

rarely
almost never
hardly ever
seldom

Answer 4

may not be---

Answer 5

at no time, never, temporarily

Answer 6

sometimes not

Answer 7

Occasionally
Sometimes
Once in a while
Every once in a while
Hardly ever
Now and then
Every now and then
Sporadically
Here and there
At times
Rarely

Answer 8

almost,sometimes,rarely,mostly