unfrequent

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It is of very rare occurrence in the pine-forests of Scotland, and a still more unfrequent visitor to England.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.

The instances are not unfrequent in which persons have attained a high place both in politics and literature.

From Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland by Stanton, Henry B.

Pictures of similar character are not unfrequent upon the ancient frescoes, and many of them are far more extravagant than this, exhibiting men dancing wildly, standing upon their heads, and riotously fighting.

From Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. by Parton, James

She said, “I am a-weary a-weary, I would I were in bed;” which is not an unfrequent wish in some ball rooms.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.

St Paul indicates a real, and not unfrequent danger.

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.