uncommon occurrence

Frequency: 6.010.5 per million words

something that is not common or usual

occurrenceADJECTIVE + occurrence

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uncommon

Examples (10)

  • Snow in April is an uncommon occurrence in this region.
  • Such a peaceful resolution to the conflict was an uncommon occurrence.
  • Finding a perfectly preserved ancient artifact is an uncommon occurrence.
  • For him, arriving late was an uncommon occurrence, almost unheard of.
  • The sighting of that rare bird species remains an uncommon occurrence.
  • Extreme weather events are becoming less of an uncommon occurrence globally.
  • A mistake of that magnitude is a truly uncommon occurrence for our team.
  • It's an uncommon occurrence for the prime minister to visit a small town like this.
  • Winning the lottery twice in one year would be an extremely uncommon occurrence.
  • Despite its beauty, the blooming of this desert flower is an uncommon occurrence.