Even the film's rare tragic notes have a hopeful quality, thanks to radio's power to stir the emotions.

These rare notes are in great demand by collectors today.

To do two unusual things in one deal is rare indeed and worthy of note.

In the early 1990s, it became more common for rare notes to be sold at various coin and currency shows via auction.

E was in a rare taking when 'e read 'er note.

Kicker gave him a much rare perfect note of 1.0.

Ford's Mustang, meanwhile, has been a rare bright note for the company, which is facing one of the deepest financial crises in its history.

I have heard, sir, of such a man, who hath a daughter of most rare note.

However, the mayor sounded a rare note of anger about the flight of all his constituents.

Think of it as a rare sour note in what was an extremely successful first half.