Such stories, he said, are surprisingly rare in books and films about Ireland.

The association of poets and painters has, of course, an illustrious history in this century, though active collaboration is surprisingly rare.

Several factors made it so - most notably a near perfect mating of artists and repertory, something surprisingly rare in New York.

In the United States, where clubs and concerts are rarely part of a festival, interaction among musicians is surprisingly rare.

The one that's surprisingly rare is the headliner with a back catalogue of songs that are part of the common language of pop.

This may not be the most important talent in the universe, but it's surprisingly rare in the male of the species.

The larger models are surprisingly rare in rural areas, where many people cannot afford them.

It is - a surprisingly rare thing in fiction - a strikingly beautiful world, in spite of its darknesses.

Considering the low cost, full-service concierges are surprisingly rare in New York office buildings.

This is due to the fact that the likelihood of two teammates performing exceptionally well in a season is "surprisingly rare."