rare bird

Example Sentences

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It is a rare bird indeed — such a big payout for so little effort.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

“That is a rare bird, but sometimes workers on government labor brigades decide that they are going to defect,” Mr. Peters said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

“She’s really a tough-on-crime liberal, which is kind of a rare bird these days, but I think that’s her brand,” said Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2023

Wikipedia tells me that some rare bird laid an egg for the first time in ages.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2022

Archie cocked his head, as if he had just caught the sound of a rare bird.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli