far between

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Walking down the streets of Burton-upon-Trent 30 years ago, Al Wall could smell different aspects of the beer brewing process through the day - but those moments are now few and far between.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In the past, comparable titles to “The Devil Wears Prada 2” would have been 2008’s “Mamma Mia” or the “Sex in the City” film, but those kinds of movies are now few and far between.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Investors are waiting on signs that the companies will move to exit government conservatorship, but indications of those plans have been few and far between in 2026.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Songs like this are few and far between.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Perhaps it was because I was a novelty here, where novelties were few and far between.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer