in few instances

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Life is, in few instances, and at rare intervals, the diapason of a heavenly melody; oftenest the fierce jar of disruptions and convulsions, which, do what we will, there is no disregarding.

From A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time by Rhys, Ernest

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

The wealthy are daily subjected to these visitations, and in few instances is the immediate pecuniary relief refused.

From Suggestions to the Jews for improvement in reference to their charities, education, and general government by Faudel, Henry

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

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