in few instances

Example Sentences

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The great object is to obtain quick returns for the outlay, and, except in few instances, durability or permanency is not thought of.

From Diary in America, Series Two by Marryat, Frederick

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

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

At the best, and in few instances, it yielded a bare payment of expenses.

From The Revellers by Tracy, Louis