It was that rare success: remarkable for being so thoroughly deserved.

I have consulted the book of Fate with rare and wonderful success.

Here too, the difficulties are formidable, with much disappointment and rare success.

However, the rare success of law enforcement was short lived.

Records in 1972, the Philadelphia soul single was a rare mid-1970s success for the singer.

The Travels was a rare popular success in an era before printing.

But the settlement announced yesterday was a rare success that officials hope will send a message to the other 13 dealers.

His day ended after 100 pitches, but it was a rare success, regardless of the bullpen's performance.

The son's rare successes are usually stage managed by the father.

They had the rare success of getting the shark to feed in captivity before its release.