few and far between

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: few in number and infrequently met : rare

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Due to funding issues, though, the project's updates may be few and far between. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

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“Few and far between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/few%20and%20far%20between. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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