rare
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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
“Distinctive and memorable, this architectural retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the tranquility of the Hollywood Hills while remaining moments from the energy of the city.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
It’s been just four days since firefighters reached 100% containment of the 18,379-acre blaze that scorched about one-third of the island and damaged many prized resources, including the island’s rare Torrey pines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The allusions to real things in Ms. Butterly’s sculpture are limited, but they give the viewer one of the show’s rare opportunities to appreciate her sizable command of form for its own sake.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Elliot watched me laugh and a rare smile tugged at his mouth.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing rare
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Workshop 5, Part 1
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