in few instances
Example Sentences
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At the best, and in few instances, it yielded a bare payment of expenses.
From The Revellers by Tracy, Louis
But this apparent despondency proceeded in few instances from sentiment.
From A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay by Tench, Watkin
What we simply mean to affirm is, that the particular, single act, is, in few instances, deliberately meditated from the beginning.
From Charlemont; Or, the Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky by Simms, William Gilmore
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 Blacklock, Ambrose
I feel this, and in few instances more sensibly than in the behaviour of Captain McDonald.
From History of Prince Edward Island by Campbell, Duncan
