rare commodity

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

A commodity that is not common and is hard to find.

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Examples (10)

  • Coal is becoming a rare commodity.
  • In the desert, clean water is a rare commodity.
  • Vintage comic books in mint condition have become a rare commodity for collectors.
  • Certain types of hardwood are now considered a rare commodity due to deforestation.
  • Due to the trade embargo, specific electronic components turned into a rare commodity.
  • In today's fast-paced world, free time is a truly rare commodity.
  • Honesty in politics seems to be an increasingly rare commodity.
  • Finding a skilled programmer with that specific expertise is like searching for a rare commodity.
  • Common sense, once widespread, is now treated as a rare commodity.
  • After the scandal, trust in the company became a rare commodity among investors.