in few instances
Example Sentences
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But this apparent despondency proceeded in few instances from sentiment.
From A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay by Watkin Tench
The great object is to obtain quick returns for the outlay, and, except in few instances, durability or permanency is not thought of.
From Diary in America, Series Two by Frederick Marryat
Controversy is not seldom excited in consequence of the disputants attaching each a different meaning to the same word; and in few instances has this been more striking than in disputes concerning the present subject.
From English literary criticism by Various
At the best, and in few instances, it yielded a bare payment of expenses.
From The Revellers by Louis Tracy
Indeed, in few instances has senseless indiscrimination done more mischief; for means inapt and injurious have been had recourse to, where skilful and timely interference would have had the happiest effects.
From A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. by Ambrose Blacklock
