be rare

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

describes a state of being uncommon

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Examples (10)

  • It can sometimes be quite rare to find such genuine kindness.
  • Such opportunities are increasingly rare in today's job market.
  • True, unconditional love is often considered rare.
  • His ability to solve complex problems quickly is truly rare.
  • In that remote village, electricity was still quite rare just a decade ago.
  • A moment of complete silence will be rare during the festival.
  • Genuine humility in leadership is a rare and valuable quality.
  • It is rare for her to miss a deadline.
  • These types of flowers are so rare they are protected by law.
  • Encounters with wild pandas are extremely rare.