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The phrase "a rare second" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a moment that is infrequent or unusual, often in a context where time is being emphasized.
Example: "In a rare second of clarity, she realized what she truly wanted in life."
Alternatives: "a fleeting moment" or "an uncommon instant".
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Indeed, it was this concern that helped contribute to the State Department's decision to issue a draft supplemental environmental impact study a year later, and to hold a rare second public comment period.
She had a rare second hearing last week.
Now he is about to receive a rare second chance to try to prove himself.
North Korea's state media reported that it will hold a rare second parliamentary session this year.
The pilot reshoot began last November, giving Mr. Katims a rare second chance.
Against another wall is a large collection of American cookbooks, including a rare second edition of "Joy of Cooking".
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A rare second-generation Washington lawyer, Mr. Stein rose to become the unofficial dean of the District of Columbia bar.
It could become a familiar lament in the coming days, regardless of a rare second-place finish in his 200m freestyle heat behind the ecstatic Dominik Meichtry of Switzerland.
College basketball lifted CBS to No. 1 in the ratings on Thursday night, while NBC earned a rare second-place finish thanks to "The Office" and "The Marriage Ref".
Verona were trailing at half-time, but a rare second-half goal from moustachioed defender Silvano Fontolan and two late finishes by top striker Giuseppe Galderisi ensured a decisive victory for Verona, putting them three points clear at the top with eight games to play].
A rare first step in the direction of common sense.
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