rarity

Example Sentences

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We witnessed a rarity in the House this week: A public “trial” before the usually hush-hush House Ethics Committee.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Bodytraffic quickly became a beacon for contemporary dance in a city where such a company was a rarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The jury concluded: "The rarity of the disease and unusual presentation led to a difficulty in reaching a diagnosis but this did not affect the outcome."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The combined firm put extra effort into courting wealthy individuals, a rarity at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Now, seeing the newchild and its expression, he was reminded that the light eyes were not only a rarity but gave the one who had them a certain look—what was it?

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry