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rarity

[rair-i-tee] / ˈrɛər ɪ ti /




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Societies across the world valued gold as a symbol of divinity, immortality, and authority; its rarity made it a special privilege to behold and possess.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Hiring has accelerated this year after the economy lost jobs in the second half of 2025, a rarity when the U.S. is not in recession.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

What used to be a normal occasion became a rarity once LIV Golf launched in 2022 and lured away many of the game’s top players with enormous paydays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Despite the near-boundless possibilities afforded by today’s new tools, not everyone is enamored with the rarity of in-person sessions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

It sat plainly in between two other small homes, all of them rentals and with tiny but respectable yards, a rarity in this part of town.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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