rare
Example Sentences
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It’s kind of a rare thing for all three of you guys to be in one place at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
In North America, however, it was once considered exceptionally rare.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Dalin was dealing with a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer as he won the 2024-25 edition of the Vendee Globe.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Proton VPN’s free tier is a rare exception as it is safe, doesn’t log user data and offers decent speeds.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
“Good thinking, Simon. It’s the rare baby nurse who could figure that out so quickly!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing rare
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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"The Witch Boy" by Molly Knox Ostertag
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Workshop 5, Part 1
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