rare
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Parts of England and Wales have a rare red warning for extreme heat in place and it is expected to be another scorching day for most of Europe.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Two days after she learned Swaine’s article would be punished, she resigned from her job as DNI citing her husband’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
This is a rare combination which merits closer attention by markets, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
In a rare outcome, the exit delivered over $1 billion in value to investors.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
For it is a rare, brave soul who will stand up to a figure of authority in high dudgeon, a fact that Penelope now hoped to take advantage of.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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Workshop 5, Part 1
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