rare

Example Sentences

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But Venezuela is also rich in minerals such as gold and diamonds, as well as bauxite, coltan and other rare materials used to make computers and mobile phones.

From Barron's

"I thought it was a very rare thing to happen, I didn't know there were so many people out there who could relate to something I was saying," she said.

From BBC

But these phantom trends can prove frightening - especially because in rare cases, some of them do have real-life consequences.

From BBC

Now facing pressure from Chinese export controls on rare earths and critical minerals, Congress is waking up to the need to rebuild its stockpiles.

From Barron's

However, experiments demonstrating both improvements at the same time have been rare.

From Science Daily