rarity
Example Sentences
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Although less deadly than other Ebola species, the rarity of Bundibugyo means there are fewer tools to stop it.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
And in Montreal, he is still holding one-on-one sessions with players after practice—a rarity at the pro level.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"Despite their rarity, these exchanges matter for the long-term health of whale populations," Ms. Stack said.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
"A stone of this colour and size is extremely scarce, and adding to its rarity the diamond is type Ia, amongst the purest of natural gems," it said.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
A onetime spy for the revolutionary leaders in Mexico, Wren was a rarity in the bureau: an American Indian.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing rarity
"My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning
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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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