few and far between

phrase

: few in number and infrequently met : rare

Examples of few and far between in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Graduate training, however, remains largely focused on preparing students for faculty jobs that are few and far between. — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 29 July 2026

During extreme heat, gardeners often turn to shade cloth to protect their tomato plants, those aren’t always practical for beginner gardeners with just a few plants, small yards, or climates where 90° weather is few and far between. — The Spruce, 27 July 2026

That exclusion was put in place in the 1980s when satellite launches were few and far between. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Not too long ago, shopping for an electric dirt bike from an American manufacturer meant your options were few and far between. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for few and far between

• acetylcysteine
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• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
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• mercaptopurine
• methylcholanthrene
• norepinephrine