rare
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Since the Fed began issuing policy statements in 1994, such dissents over how to characterize the likely path of policy—as opposed to actual rate changes—have been rare.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Despite the uptick in serpent bites and related deaths, a fatal rattlesnake bite remains a rare occurrence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"The excellent performance of two-dimensional liquid chromatography allowed separation of the flavoalkaloids from the much more abundant flavonoids, which is why we were able to detect these rare compounds for the first time in Cannabis."
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
If you miss the opportunity to spot the Flower Moon, there will be a rare second full Moon in the month of May.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Elliot watched me laugh and a rare smile tugged at his mouth.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing rare
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"The Witch Boy" by Molly Knox Ostertag
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Workshop 5, Part 1
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